Education
He attended the boarding school Pforta, where he graduated with his Abitur (university-preparatory high school diploma) as best of his class.
He attended the boarding school Pforta, where he graduated with his Abitur (university-preparatory high school diploma) as best of his class.
doctorate policy Doctor-Ing. The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Mayer was born on 6 December 1893 in Stepenitz in the Province of Brandenburg, the son of a pastor.
He then started studying theology at the University of Greifswald.
With the outbreak of World War I, he volunteered for military service and joined Infanterie-Regiment "Prinz Moritz von Anhalt-Dessau" Near 42, a regiment of the 3.
Division (3rd Division). Wehrmachtbericht references Bibliography.
Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (24 August 1915) 1st Class (16 December 1916) Cross of Honor Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung 4th to 1st Class Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (6 June 1940) 1st Class (9 June 1940) Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Eastern Front Medal Cuff title "Kurland" Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight"s Cross on 13 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 501 453rd Oak Leaves on 13 April 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 329. Infanterie-Division 89th Swords on 23 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 329. Infanterie-Division Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (16 March 1944, 18 July 1944).
