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Hans-Ferdinand Geisler
Hans Geisler in February 1941
Born	(1891-04-19)19 April 1891 Hanover, German Empire
Died	25 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 service	1909–1942
Rank	General der Flieger
Commands held	10th Air Corps

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

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