Hans Ferdinand Geisler

Hans-Ferdinand Geisler (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a German general during World War II.

Military career
Born in Hanover in April 1891, Geisler joined the Imperial German Navy on April 1, 1909 as a Seekadett, prior to World War I and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed Luftwaffe in September 1933, reaching the rank of General der Flieger in July 1940. As commander of Fliegerkorps X from October 2, 1939 to August 31, 1942, he used his background as a sailor to specialise in anti-shipping aerial operations. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1940. He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in Freiburg im Breisgau.

Promotions

 * April 12, 1910, Fähnrich zur See
 * September 19, 1912, Leutnant zur See
 * May 2, 1915, Oberleutnant zur See
 * January 21, 1920, Kapitänleutnant
 * January 1, 1928, Korvettenkapitän
 * January 1, 1933, Fregattenkapitän
 * September 1, 1934, Oberst
 * April 1, 1937, Major General
 * April 1, 1939, Lieutenant General
 * July 19, 1940, General der Flieger