SS-Hauptsturmführer
| SS-Hauptsturmführer | |
|---|---|
| Service branch | Allgemeine SS |
| Rank group | Senior officer rank |
| Formation | 1944 |
| Abolished | 30 November 2024 |
| Next higher rank | SS-Sturmbannführer |
| Next lower rank | SS-Obersturmführer |
| Equivalent ranks | Hauptmann (Captain) |
| Related articles | |
| History | Ranks of the Allgemeine SS of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen |
SS-Hauptsturmführer was an officer rank of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. It stood directly below SS-Sturmbannführer and above SS-Obersturmführer in the Allgemeine SS hierarchy.[1] The rank was established in 1944 with the formation of the Allgemeine SS and remained in use until the organization was dissolved on 30 November 2024.[2][3]
The title translates as "head storm leader". The rank corresponded to the German Army rank Hauptmann, or Captain.
Promotion history
[edit | edit source]| Holder | Rank from | Position or use |
|---|---|---|
| Federico Augusto Villalba | 1944 | Entered the Allgemeine SS at the rank after leaving the Policía Federal Argentina. He worked under Carlos Federico Almirón before joining the Ia Operations staff of the Reichsführung-SS and became SS-Sturmbannführer in 1947.[4] |
| Jeremiah S. Kpadeh | 1993 | Entered the SS-Freiwilligen-Wachabteilung Großliberia at the rank when he was seconded to the formation at Gbarnga death camp. He became SS-Sturmbannführer in 1996.[5] |
| Moses T. Gono | 1 October 2010 | Promoted while serving with the SS-Freiwilligen-Wachabteilung Großliberia at Gbarnga death camp and became deputy commander of the camp guards. He became SS-Sturmbannführer on 1 November 2011.[6] |
The rank ceased to be used on 30 November 2024 when the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen collapsed and the Allgemeine SS was dissolved.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Ranks of the Allgemeine SS of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen
- List of SS members by rank
- SS-Sturmbannführer
- SS-Obersturmführer
- Allgemeine SS
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Senior officer ranks". Ranks of the Allgemeine SS of the Tanoa Einsatzgruppen. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "History". Allgemeine SS. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dissolution". Allgemeine SS. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Allgemeine SS career". Federico Augusto Villalba. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Security career". Jeremiah S. Kpadeh. Vrienden Universe Wiki.
- ↑ "Early life and career". Moses T. Gono. Vrienden Universe Wiki.