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{{Short description|German general during World War II}}
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|death_date={{death-date and age|df=yes|25 June 1966|19 April 1891}}
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| caption = Hans Geisler in February 1941
|birth_place=[[Hanover, Germany|Hanover]], [[Province of Hanover]], [[Kingdom of Prussia]], [[German Empire]]
| birth_place = [[Hanover, Germany|Hanover]], [[German Empire]]
|death_place=[[Freiburg im Breisgau]], [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[West Germany]]
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'''Hans-Ferdinand Geisler''' (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a ''[[Luftwaffe]]'' commander during [[World War II]]. He was also a recipient of the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] ({{lang-de|Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes}}). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
'''Hans-Ferdinand Geisler''' (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a German general during [[World War II]].


== Military career ==
==Career==
Born in Hanover in April 1891, Geisler joined the [[Imperial German Navy]] prior to [[World War I]] and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed ''Luftwaffe'' in September 1933.
Born in [[Hanover]] in April 1891, Geisler joined the [[Imperial German Navy]] on April 1, 1909 as a [[Seekadett]], prior to [[World War I]] and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed [[Luftwaffe]] in September 1933, reaching the rank of [[General der Flieger]] in July 1940. As commander of [[10th Air Corps (Germany)|Fliegerkorps X]] from October 2, 1939 to August 31, 1942, he used his background as a sailor to specialise in anti-shipping aerial operations. He was awarded the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on 4 May 1940. He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in [[Freiburg im Breisgau]].


== Promotions ==
Reaching the rank of [[Oberst]] in March 1934, he became [[Generalleutnant]] in April 1939 and [[General der Flieger]] in July 1940. He was awarded the [[Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross]] on 4 May 1940.
*April 12, 1910, [[Fähnrich zur See]]

*September 19, 1912, [[Leutnant zur See]]
As commander of [[10th Air Corps (Germany)|Fliegerkorps X]] from October 2, 1939 to August 31, 1942, he used his background as a sailor to specialise in anti-shipping aerial operations.
*May 2, 1915, [[Oberleutnant zur See]]

*January 21, 1920, [[Kapitänleutnant]]
He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in Cologne.
*January 1, 1928, [[Korvettenkapitän]]

*January 1, 1933, [[Fregattenkapitän]]
==Family History==
*September 1, 1934, [[Oberst]]
Hans only had one kid named Heinz Geissler who fled to Austin Texas in search of a better life. Heinz's kid Jakob Giessler known only as whale is now at Austin High school
*April 1, 1937, [[Major General]]
*April 1, 1939, [[Lieutenant General]]
*July 19, 1940, [[General der Flieger]]


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{Cite book
|last=Fellgiebel
|first=Walther-Peer
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|year=2000
|origyear=1986
|title=Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile
|trans_title=The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches
|language=German
|location=Friedberg, Germany
|publisher=Podzun-Pallas
|isbn=978-3-7909-0284-6
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* Patrick, Facon (2009). ''Malte, 1940-1943: Comment Rommel fut vaincu''. Le Fana de l'Aviation Hors-Série n°42
* Patrick, Facon (2009). ''Malte, 1940-1943: Comment Rommel fut vaincu''. Le Fana de l'Aviation Hors-Série n°42
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|year=2007
|title=Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives
|title=Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives
|trans_title=The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives
|trans-title=The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives
|language=German
|language=German
|location=Jena, Germany
|location=Jena, Germany
|publisher=Scherzers Militaer-Verlag
|publisher=Scherzers Militaer-Verlag
|isbn=978-3-938845-17-2
|isbn=978-3-938845-17-2
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* {{Cite book
|year=1985
|title=Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 1, 1. September 1939 bis 31. Dezember 1941
|trans_title=The Wehrmacht Reports 1939–1945 Volume 1, 1 September 1939 to 31 December 1941
|language=German
|location=München, Germany
|publisher=Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG
|isbn=978-3-423-05944-2
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 11 February 2024

Hans-Ferdinand Geisler
Hans Geisler in February 1941
Born(1891-04-19)19 April 1891
Hanover, German Empire
Died25 June 1966(1966-06-25) (aged 75)
Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service / branch Imperial German Navy
 Reichsmarine
 Luftwaffe
Years of service1909–1942
RankGeneral der Flieger
Commands10th Air Corps

Hans-Ferdinand Geisler (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a German general during World War II.

Military career

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Born in Hanover in April 1891, Geisler joined the Imperial German Navy on April 1, 1909 as a Seekadett, prior to World War I and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed Luftwaffe in September 1933, reaching the rank of General der Flieger in July 1940. As commander of Fliegerkorps X from October 2, 1939 to August 31, 1942, he used his background as a sailor to specialise in anti-shipping aerial operations. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1940. He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in Freiburg im Breisgau.

Promotions

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References

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  • Patrick, Facon (2009). Malte, 1940-1943: Comment Rommel fut vaincu. Le Fana de l'Aviation Hors-Série n°42
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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