Dr Franz Bake

[sedmeades]

G’day
I am Interested in any information on Dr Franz Bake.

I have seen many photos and references and to this highly decorated soldier but never any biographical details. About the only thing I know was a Generalmajor at war’s end. Any info on this guy or direction to books would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks
Scott

[Brian C.]

Panzer Aces by Franz Kurowski has a chapter dedicated to Dr. Major Bake. It is an interesting read, but I'm not sure how accurate it may be. If you want, let me know and I'll post a summary of what the book has about him.

[Mark Yerger]

Feb 28, 1898 to Dec 12, 1978

Lt- Dec 1, 1937
Oblt- Jan 1, 1940
Hptm- May 1, 1940
Major- August 1, 1941
Oberstlt- Nov 1, 1943
Oberst- May 1, 1944
(above ranks reserve, active Oberst effective May 1, 1944)
Gen Maj- April 20, 1945

Served in WWI with infantry and artillery, studied medicine, passed med exam as Dr 1923.
Aug 1939- platoon leader in light column of Panzerabwehr Abteilung 65
Jan 1940- company commander in same unit
May 1941- assigned Panzer Regiment 11: served as staff officer, commanded 2nd detachment from June 1942. Regiment commander July 1943
July 1944- commanded Panzer Brigade 106
March 1945- commanded 13.Panzer Division
POW till 1947

[sedmeades]

Thanks Guys for the info. I will check out the Kurowski book. Mark can I ask what references you used for the details you supplied?

Thanks again
Scott

[Mark Yerger]

Scott

I used personnel files and published material as well as period KTBs. Data from a partial manuscript I've done on Swords winner Generals.

Best
Mark