The Generals of WWII

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Portrait of General Voldemārs Johans Skaistlauks

Skaistlauks

Voldemārs Johans, General

(1892 – 1972)

1922
- 1928
Chief of Staff Artillery Inspectorate
1928
- 1932
Commanding Officer Vidzeme Artillery Regiment
1932
- 1935
Chief of Staff Artillery Inspectorate
1935
- 1940
Commanding Officer Vidzeme Artillery Regiment
1940
Deputy General Officer Commanding Kurzeme Division
1940
Transferred to the Soviet Army as Major-General
1940
General Officer Commanding Artillery XXIV Rifle Corps
1941
Retired
 
Joins the Waffen SS
1943
Commanding Officer Artillery 15th SS Grenadier Division
Picture source: Courtesy of Valdis J. Kursietis