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Gustav Dietrich Adolf Heistermann von Ziehlberg 10 December 1898 – 2 February 1945(1945-02-02) (aged 46) Place of birth Hohensalza Place of death Spandau Prison, Berlin Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)  Weimar Republic (to 1933)  Nazi Germany Service/branch Heer Years of service 1914–1945 Rank Generalleutnant Commands held 65. Infanterie-Division 28. Jäger-Division Battles/wars World War I World War II Demyansk Pocket Italian Campaign Operation Bagration Bobruysk Offensive Belostock Offensive Osovets Offensive Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Gustav Dietrich Adolf Heistermann von Ziehlberg (10 December 1898 – 2 February 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Contents 1 July 20 Plot, Arrest and Execution 2 Awards and decorations 3 Notes 4 References 5 External links July 20 Plot, Arrest and Execution On 27 July 1944, Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg was ordered to arrest Major Joachim Kuhn for his involvement in the July 20 Plot. Heistermann von Ziehlberg refused to handover Kuhn, and Kuhn used that opportunity to defect to Russian troops. Heistermann von Ziehlberg was charged with negligent disobedience and sentenced to 7 months in prison, however he was pardoned for his previous service. In November he was arrested and was dishonourably discharged and stripped of all honors, ranks and titles. He was executed on 2 February 1945 by firing squad at Spandau Prison in Berlin. Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class 1st Class Cross of Honor Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1939) in Silver Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Knight's Cross on 27 July 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 28. Jäger-Division[1][Notes 1] Notes Footnotes ^ Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg, in connection with the 20 July plot, failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler, was sentenced to death by the Reichskriegsgericht on 21 November 1944 and executed on 2 February 1945. The dishonorable discharge deprived him of all honors, ranks and orders.[2] Citations ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 185. ^ Scherzer 2007, p. 139. References Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5. Scherzer, Veit (2007). 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 (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2. External links Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg @ Ostdeutsche-Biographie.de Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg @ Axis Biographical Research Military offices Preceded by Generalleutnant Wilhelm Rupprecht Commander of 65. Infanterie-Division 31 May 1943 – 1 December 1943 Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hellmuth Pfeifer Preceded by General der Infanterie Hans Speth Commander of 28. Jäger-Division 28 April 1944 – 19 November 1944 Succeeded by Generalmajor Ernst König Persondata Name Heistermann von Ziehlberg, Gustav Alternative names Short description German General and Knight's Cross recipients Date of birth 10 December 1898 Place of birth Hohensalza, Pomerania Date of death 2 February 1945 Place of death Berlin, Germany