Hans Gustav Felber | |
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Felber (left) during deportation of Jews from Marseille, France
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Born | July 8, 1889 |
Died | March 8, 1962 | (aged 72)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Army |
Years of service | 1908–45 |
Rank | General |
Commands held |
XIII Army Corps XXXXV Army Corps Army Group Felber |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Gustav Felber (July 8, 1889 – March 8, 1962) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Since 15 October 1939 Felber was the chief of staff of the 2nd Army, becoming chief of staff of the Army Group Centre in February 1940. On 25 October 1940 Felber was given the command of the XVIII Army Corps and in 1942 the XXXXV (later renumbered to LXXXIII) Army Corps. On 21 May 1942 an Army Group named Felber was formed under his leadership. From 26 September to 27 October 1944 he headed the Army Group Serbia. On 6 December 1944 he led the Corps Group Felber, which was renamed XIII Army Corps. From 22 February to 25 March 1945 Felber was the commander of the 7th Army.