Hans Ferdinand Geisler
Introduction __NOTOC__'''Hans-Ferdinand Geisler''' (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a German general during World War II.
Military career 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 *April 12, 1910, Fähnrich zur See*September 19, 1912, Leutnant zur See*May 2, 1915, Oberleutnant zur See*January 21, 1920, Kapitänleutnant*January 1, 1928, Korvettenkapitän*January 1, 1933, Fregattenkapitän*September 1, 1934, Oberst*April 1, 1937, Major General*April 1, 1939, Lieutenant General*July 19, 1940, General der Flieger
References * Patrick, Facon (2009). ''Malte, 1940-1943: Comment Rommel fut vaincu''. Le Fana de l'Aviation Hors-Série n°42*