Heinz Harmel
Heinz Harmel | |
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Harmel in 1944 | |
| Born | 29 June 1906 Metz, German Empire |
| Died | 2 September 2000 (aged 94) Krefeld, Germany |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1926–1945 |
| Rank | SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor of the Waffen-SS |
| Commands | 10th SS Panzer Division Frundsberg |
| Battles / wars | Operation Market Garden |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Heinz Harmel (29 June 1906 – 2 September 2000) was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. He commanded the 10th SS Panzer Division Frundsberg during World War II. Harmel was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.