- Source: 564th Volksgrenadier Division
The 564th Volksgrenadier Division (German: 564. Volksgrenadier-Division) was a volksgrenadier division of the German Army during the Second World War that existed from 26 August to 15 September 1944.
History
The division was formed on 26 August 1944 at the Döllersheim area in Austria as the 564th Grenadier Division, and was renamed Volksgrenadier at the end of August. In the middle of September it was combined with the 183rd Infantry Division and was redesignated as the 183rd Volksgrenadier Division. During the existence of the 564th, it was commanded by Wolfgang Lange.
Structure
It consisted of the following units.
1150th Grenadier Regiment
1151st Grenadier Regiment
1152nd Grenadier Regiment
1564th Artillery Regiment
1564th Fusilier Battalion
1564th Engineer Battalion
1564th Signal Battalion
1564th Tank Destroyer Battalion
1564th Divisional Supply Troops
Notes
Bibliography
Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in WWII. Vol. 2. Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-3437-0.
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