Fritz Eschmann

Fritz Eschmann (born 7 June 1909 - 27 February 1997) was a German army officer and politician (SPD). He was a member of the German Bundestag.

Early life and education

Born in Dieringhausen, Eschmann completed an apprenticeship as a locksmith in the Steinmüller boiler factory from 1923 to 1927 and then worked as a journeyman locksmith in Gummersbach until 1932. He then joined the police.

Career

In 1936 he joined the Wehrmacht and was a professional soldier until 1945. In the Second World War he was an infantryman and was promoted to officer. He then served as a captain in the 5th Panzer Division (Wehrmacht). He was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class and in August 1944 he received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.^[1][2][3]

Politics

Eschmann was a member of the Oberberg District Council from 1948 to 1962 and from 1964 to 1969, and a member of the German Bundestag from 1953 to 1969. He represented the Oberbergischer Kreis constituency in Parliament. He was a member of the Defense Committee.^[4]

He died in Gummersbach.

References

1. "Fritz Eschmann", Der Spiegel, 24 March (in German), no. 12, Germany, 1957
2. Fritz Eschmann Archived 2023-03-24 at the Wayback Machine Munzinger
3. Deutsche Militärtradition: Wehrmacht - Erinnerungskultur - Bundeswehr
4. Vierhaus, Rudolf (2002). Herbst, Ludolf; Jahn, Bruno (eds.). Biographisches Handbuch der Mitglieder des Deutschen Bundestages. 1949–2002 (in German). Vol. 1: A–M. Munich: K. G. Saur. pp. 191–192. ISBN 3-598-23782-0.