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Wilhelm Schepmann

1894-06-17 – 1970-07-26

Wilhelm Schepmann, hier: SA-Obergruppenführer (* 17. Juni 1894 in Baak, heute ein Ortsteil von Hattingen; † 26. Juli 1970 in Gifhorn).Credit: Berger, Dresden

Life & Legacy

Wilhelm Schepmann (17 June 1894 – 26 July 1970) was a German school teacher who became a Nazi Party official and the last SA-Stabschef (chief of staff) of the original Nazi paramilitary organization, the Sturmabteilung (SA). Schepmann was an SA-Obergruppenführer when he was appointed by Adolf Hitler to succeed Viktor Lutze as SA-Stabschef in 1943. Schepmann lived under an assumed name from Germany's surrender until 1949 when he was discovered and arrested. After denazification proceedings, he was initially convicted of criminal behavior but was acquitted on appeal. He resumed local political activity with a right-wing party and was elected deputy mayor of Gifhorn, but was forced to resign in 1961 following a public outcry.

Occupation & Career

politician, teacher, Volksschule teacher, chief of police, member of parliament

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918; Cross of Faithful Service (Schaumburg-Lippe); Clasp to the Iron Cross; War Merit Cross; Sudetenland Medal; Memel Medal; Golden Party Badge; Nazi Party Long Service Award; Iron Cross, 1st class; Iron Cross, 2nd class; SA Armband of Honour

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Clasp to the Iron Cross · Cross of Faithful Service (Schaumburg-Lippe) · Golden Party Badge · Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 · Iron Cross, 1st class · Iron Cross, 2nd class · Memel Medal · Nazi Party Long Service Award · SA Armband of Honour · Sudetenland Medal · War Merit Cross