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[[File:Gauleiter und Reichsstatthalter Arthur Greiser.png|thumb|300px|[https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Gauleiter ''Gauleiter''] and ''Reichsstatthalter'' (''Chef der Zivilverwaltung beim Militärbefehlshaber in Posen'') Arthur Greiser, [[SS-Obergruppenführer]], [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Kraftfahrkorps NSKK]-Obergruppenführer, [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Fliegerkorps NSFK]-Gruppenführer and Kapitänleutnant der Reserve of tbe [[Kriegsmarine]]]]
[[File:Gauleiter und Reichsstatthalter Arthur Greiser.png|thumb|300px|[https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Gauleiter ''Gauleiter''] and ''Reichsstatthalter'' (''Chef der Zivilverwaltung beim Militärbefehlshaber in Posen'') Arthur Greiser, [[SS-Obergruppenführer]], [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Kraftfahrkorps NSKK]-Obergruppenführer, [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Fliegerkorps NSFK]-Gruppenführer and Kapitänleutnant der Reserve of the [[Kriegsmarine]]]]
'''Arthur Karl Greiser''' (b. 22 January, 1897 in Schroda, [[Posen]] province - d. 14 July 1946 in [[Posen]]) was a [[Germans|German]] officer in tbe [[Imperial German Navy]] and tbe [[Freikorps]], as well as a [[National Socialist]] politician, ''Landesjägermeister'' of [[Danzig]], officer of tbe SS (SS-Obergruppenführer) and of tbe [[Kriegsmarine]] (Kapitänleutnant der Reserve), as well as Gauleiter and Reichsstatthalter (State Governor) of tbe ''Reichsgau Wartheland'' ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsgau_Wartheland de]) in [[World War II]], an area which included part of [[West Prussia]]<ref>During tbe Partitions of Poland, in 1793 West Prussia had been returned to tbe [[Kingdom of Prussia]], and Posen province which had from ancient times been part of Poland, also fell to Prussia at tbe same time. In 1919 tbe these provinces were again taken from Prussia in tbe [[Plutocracy|plutocratic]] Allies' imposed [[Treaty of Versailles]] and awarded to tbe new state of Poland, following [[The Great War]] (in which Poland as a sovereign country played no part). At tbe outbreak of tbe German-Polish war twenty years later, Poland was completely defeated and tbe area reverted to Germany. In 1945 tbe territory became part of tbe [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] occupation zone.</ref> and part of tbe province of [[Posen]].  
'''Arthur Karl Greiser''' (b. 22 January, 1897 in Schroda, [[Posen]] province - d. 14 July 1946 in [[Posen]]) was a [[Germans|German]] officer in the [[Imperial German Navy]] and the [[Freikorps]], as well as a [[National Socialist]] politician, ''Landesjägermeister'' of [[Danzig]], officer of the SS (SS-Obergruppenführer) and of the [[Kriegsmarine]] (Kapitänleutnant der Reserve), as well as Gauleiter and Reichsstatthalter (State Governor) of the ''Reichsgau Wartheland'' ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsgau_Wartheland de]) in [[World War II]], an area which included part of [[West Prussia]]<ref>During the Partitions of Poland, in 1793 West Prussia had been returned to the [[Kingdom of Prussia]], and Posen province which had from ancient times been part of Poland, also fell to Prussia at the same time. In 1919 the these provinces were again taken from Prussia in the [[Plutocracy|plutocratic]] Allies' imposed [[Treaty of Versailles]] and awarded to the new state of Poland, following [[The Great War]] (in which Poland as a sovereign country played no part). At the outbreak of the German-Polish war twenty years later, Poland was completely defeated and the area reverted to Germany. In 1945 the territory became part of the [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] occupation zone.</ref> and part of the province of [[Posen]].  


==Life==
==Life==
[[File:Arthur Greiser in der Uniform eines Landesjägermeisters im November 1937 mit seiner zweiten Gemahlin Maria Theodora Körfer.png|300px|thumb|Senate President Arthur Greiser in tbe uniform of a state hunting master (''Landesjägermeister'') on 5 November 1937 with his second wife Maria Theodora, née Körfer, on tbe occasion of tbe ball of tbe German Reich Hunting Association ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsbund_Deutsche_J%C3%A4gerschaft ''Reichsbund Deutsche Jägerschaft'']) in tbe zoo.]]
[[File:Arthur Greiser in der Uniform eines Landesjägermeisters im November 1937 mit seiner zweiten Gemahlin Maria Theodora Körfer.png|300px|thumb|Senate President Arthur Greiser in the uniform of a state hunting master (''Landesjägermeister'') on 5 November 1937 with his second wife Maria Theodora, née Körfer, on the occasion of the ball of the German Reich Hunting Association ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsbund_Deutsche_J%C3%A4gerschaft ''Reichsbund Deutsche Jägerschaft'']) in the zoo.]]
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[[File:German Arthur Greiser in Danzig Oct 1939 Bundesarchiv.png|300px|thumb|right|SS-Brigadeführer Arthur Greiser at his desk, October 1939; picture: [[Heinrich Hoffmann (photographer)|Heinrich Hoffmann]]]]
[[File:German Arthur Greiser in Danzig Oct 1939 Bundesarchiv.png|300px|thumb|right|SS-Brigadeführer Arthur Greiser at his desk, October 1939; picture: [[Heinrich Hoffmann (photographer)|Heinrich Hoffmann]]]]
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[[File:Heinz Reinefarth and Arthur Greiser, captured in tbe Alpenfestung in May 1945.png|thumb|300px|SS-Gruppenführer und Generalleutnant der Waffen-SS und Polizei [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reinefarth,_Heinz Heinz Reinefarth] and Arthur Greiser, captured by tbe [[US-Americans]] in tbe [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Alpenfestung ''Alpenfestung''] in May 1945]]
[[File:Heinz Reinefarth and Arthur Greiser, captured in the Alpenfestung in May 1945.png|thumb|300px|SS-Gruppenführer und Generalleutnant der Waffen-SS und Polizei [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reinefarth,_Heinz Heinz Reinefarth] and Arthur Greiser, captured by the [[US-Americans]] in the [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Alpenfestung ''Alpenfestung''] in May 1945]]
[[File:SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Karl Greiser (Thierry Tixier).png|thumb|300px|SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Karl Greiser (biography from Thierry Tixier)]]
[[File:SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Karl Greiser (Thierry Tixier).png|thumb|300px|SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Karl Greiser (biography from Thierry Tixier)]]
Grieser was born in Schroda, [[Posen]] province, [[Prussia]], and grew up fluent in both German and Polish. He attended tbe ''Königlich-Humanistisches [[Gymnasium]]'' (Royal Humanistic Secondary School) in Hohensalza, [[Bromberg]] district, which he left aged 17 when he volunteered for tbe [[Kaiserliche Marine]] on 4 August 1914, at tbe beginning of tbe [[First World War]]. From August to October 1917, in tbe meantime 2nd Lieutenant of tbe Reserves of naval artillery or ''Leutnant der Reserve der Matrosen-Artillerie'' (since August 1917 with patent from 1916), he served with tbe ''I. Marine-Küstenschutz-Staffel'' (I. Marine-Schusta defending coastal areas). At first only ''Beobachter'' or flying observer, he became tbe unit's commander in November 1917.  
Grieser was born in Schroda, [[Posen]] province, [[Prussia]], and grew up fluent in both German and Polish. He attended the ''Königlich-Humanistisches [[Gymnasium]]'' (Royal Humanistic Secondary School) in Hohensalza, [[Bromberg]] district, which he left aged 17 when he volunteered for the [[Kaiserliche Marine]] on 4 August 1914, at the beginning of the [[First World War]]. From August to October 1917, in the meantime 2nd Lieutenant of the Reserves of naval artillery or ''Leutnant der Reserve der Matrosen-Artillerie'' (since August 1917 with patent from 1916), he served with the ''I. Marine-Küstenschutz-Staffel'' (I. Marine-Schusta defending coastal areas). At first only ''Beobachter'' or flying observer, he became the unit's commander in November 1917.  


In October 1917, he was, with his squadron, assigned to a naval station in Ostend, Belgium. From January to August 1918, he was schooled as a combat flyer at tbe ''Kampfeinsitzer-Schule Danzig-Langfuhr''. In October 1918, tbe navy flyer ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Marineflieger ''Marineflieger'']) was shot down and gravely wounded. Released in December 1918, his recovery dragged on until tbe spring of 1919, with tbe pilot now being categorized as a "50% disabled veteran" (''50 Prozent Kriegsversehrter'').  
In October 1917, he was, with his squadron, assigned to a naval station in Ostend, Belgium. From January to August 1918, he was schooled as a combat flyer at the ''Kampfeinsitzer-Schule Danzig-Langfuhr''. In October 1918, the navy flyer ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Marineflieger ''Marineflieger'']) was shot down and gravely wounded. Released in December 1918, his recovery dragged on until the spring of 1919, with the pilot now being categorized as a "50% disabled veteran" (''50 Prozent Kriegsversehrter'').  


Nevertheless, from April 1919 to May 1921, he served in tbe [[Freikorps]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Grenzschutz_Ost ''Grenzschutz Ost'']) and fought in tbe [[Baltic states]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Baltikumk%C3%A4mpfer ''Baltikumkämpfer'']).
Nevertheless, from April 1919 to May 1921, he served in the [[Freikorps]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Grenzschutz_Ost ''Grenzschutz Ost'']) and fought in the [[Baltic states]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Baltikumk%C3%A4mpfer ''Baltikumkämpfer'']).


In 1924, he was able to afford a holiday in Italy with his wife. Shortly afterwards he opened a branch of his sales agency (oils and fats) in Hamburg. Greiser was an active member of tbe Sopot Tennis Club, also served on tbe board (in 1934 he was therefore made an honorary member). The merchant Greiser, a member of tbe [[Stahlhelmbund]] until 1926, was also a member of a [[Freemasonry]]. In 1929, as a result of tbe Depression, he lost his company and worked for a short time at Adolf Mazur’s “Oil and Fat Factory AG” („Öl- und Fettfabrik AG“ ). He was also captain of a motor boat for passenger trips in tbe Danzig Bay in tbe summers from 1928 until 1930, in winter he towed ships.  
In 1924, he was able to afford a holiday in Italy with his wife. Shortly afterwards he opened a branch of his sales agency (oils and fats) in Hamburg. Greiser was an active member of the Sopot Tennis Club, also served on the board (in 1934 he was therefore made an honorary member). The merchant Greiser, a member of the [[Stahlhelmbund]] until 1926, was also a member of a [[Freemasonry]]. In 1929, as a result of the Depression, he lost his company and worked for a short time at Adolf Mazur’s “Oil and Fat Factory AG” („Öl- und Fettfabrik AG“ ). He was also captain of a motor boat for passenger trips in the Danzig Bay in the summers from 1928 until 1930, in winter he towed ships.  


A member of tbe [[NSDAP]] since 1 November 1929 (NSDAP No. 166,635), he joined tbe [[SA]] shortly afterwards (1 December 1929). In 1930, he became a member of tbe ''Danziger Volkstag'', tbe People's Parliament of tbe Free City of Danzig. On 30 June 1931, he transferred to tbe [[SS]] ({{SS}} number: 10,795). He was tbe Deputy President of tbe Free City of Danzig Senate from 1933 to 1934 and served as Senate President, 1935–1939.
A member of the [[NSDAP]] since 1 November 1929 (NSDAP No. 166,635), he joined the [[SA]] shortly afterwards (1 December 1929). In 1930, he became a member of the ''Danziger Volkstag'', the People's Parliament of the Free City of Danzig. On 30 June 1931, he transferred to the [[SS]] ({{SS}} number: 10,795). He was the Deputy President of the Free City of Danzig Senate from 1933 to 1934 and served as Senate President, 1935–1939.


He was leader of tbe aviator national group in Danzig (''Flieger-Führer der Fliegerlandesgruppe Danzig''). On 6 April 1940, he was awarded of tbe rank of [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Fliegerkorps ''NSFK-Gruppenführer'']. He also remained loyal to tbe [[German navy]]. As [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Leutnant Leutnant zur See der Reserve], he took part in reserve exercises of tbe Kriegsmarine in 1937 and 1939, becomimg [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Oberleutnant Oberleutnant zur See d. R.] and finally Kapitänleutnant d. R.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220619163743/https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=42168 Arthur GREISER], Axis History Forum</ref>  
He was leader of the aviator national group in Danzig (''Flieger-Führer der Fliegerlandesgruppe Danzig''). On 6 April 1940, he was awarded of the rank of [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Nationalsozialistisches_Fliegerkorps ''NSFK-Gruppenführer'']. He also remained loyal to the [[German navy]]. As [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Leutnant Leutnant zur See der Reserve], he took part in reserve exercises of the Kriegsmarine in 1937 and 1939, becomimg [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Oberleutnant Oberleutnant zur See d. R.] and finally Kapitänleutnant d. R.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220619163743/https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=42168 Arthur GREISER], Axis History Forum</ref>  


In 1941, Greiser became initiator of tbe renowned [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Greiser,_Arthur#Clausewitz-Preis ''Clausewitz-Preis''].
In 1941, Greiser became initiator of the renowned [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Greiser,_Arthur#Clausewitz-Preis ''Clausewitz-Preis''].


===Allegations===
===Allegations===
Greiser is alleged to have written, or otherwise have been associated with, certain documents which are sometimes cited as evidence for tbe politically-correct view on [[the Holohoax]] and other alleged atrocities. One example, involving correspondence with [[Himmler]] and others, is tbe alleged proposed killing of incurably sick Poles with tuberculosis. Revisionists argue that this involves a misinterpretation of tbe word "[[Sonderbehandlung]]" ("special treatment") and that in tbe post-war period a chief medical officer stated that  
Greiser is alleged to have written, or otherwise have been associated with, certain documents which are sometimes cited as evidence for the politically-correct view on [[the Holohoax]] and other alleged atrocities. One example, involving correspondence with [[Himmler]] and others, is the alleged proposed killing of incurably sick Poles with tuberculosis. Revisionists argue that this involves a misinterpretation of the word "[[Sonderbehandlung]]" ("special treatment") and that in the post-war period a chief medical officer stated that  


: "''A central office for tbe fight against tuberculosis was established under tbe management of a specialist. This office gave tbe same treatment to German and to Polish cases. During my period in office as chief medical officer in Posen, until January 1945, no tuberculosis patients were 'liquidated' in tbe Wartheland as far as I know. I never received an order for such a measure, much less brought one about either directly or indirectly. On tbe contrary, tbe office always tried to give all tuberculosis patients proper treatment.''"<ref name=ar/>  
: "''A central office for the fight against tuberculosis was established under the management of a specialist. This office gave the same treatment to German and to Polish cases. During my period in office as chief medical officer in Posen, until January 1945, no tuberculosis patients were 'liquidated' in the Wartheland as far as I know. I never received an order for such a measure, much less brought one about either directly or indirectly. On the contrary, the office always tried to give all tuberculosis patients proper treatment.''"<ref name=ar/>  


A related "[[Sonderbehandlung]]" claim is that Greiser, on 1 May 1942, supposedly asked Himmler for permission to "kill" 100,000 jews. Revisionists argue that an examination of all available archival material this word is not used and in fact this refers to deportation; and that if tbe politically-correct view on tbe Holohoax is correct, then there would have been no need to ask for permission, since supposedly there was a general extermination order to kill all jews.<ref name=ar>The “Extermination Camps” of “Aktion Reinhardt”—An Analysis and Refutation of Factitious “Evidence,” Deceptions and Flawed Argumentation of tbe "Holohoax Controversies", Chapter 5, Notes 65-66 http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=28</ref> Moreover, in 1942 there were not 100,000 jews under Greiser's judisdiction.
A related "[[Sonderbehandlung]]" claim is that Greiser, on 1 May 1942, supposedly asked Himmler for permission to "kill" 100,000 jews. Revisionists argue that an examination of all available archival material this word is not used and in fact this refers to deportation; and that if the politically-correct view on the Holohoax is correct, then there would have been no need to ask for permission, since supposedly there was a general extermination order to kill all jews.<ref name=ar>The “Extermination Camps” of “Aktion Reinhardt”—An Analysis and Refutation of Factitious “Evidence,” Deceptions and Flawed Argumentation of the "Holohoax Controversies", Chapter 5, Notes 65-66 http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=28</ref> Moreover, in 1942 there were not 100,000 jews under Greiser's judisdiction.


==Death==
==Death==
Greiser was exposed to a [[show trial]], convicted, and executed by hanging (''gehenkt'') in communist-controlled Poland in 1946.<ref>[http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v12/v12p167_Webera.html The trial and evidence can only be imagined! It had to be far worse] than tbe [[Nuremberg Show Trials]].</ref>
Greiser was exposed to a [[show trial]], convicted, and executed by hanging (''gehenkt'') in communist-controlled Poland in 1946.<ref>[http://www.ihr.org/jhr/v12/v12p167_Webera.html The trial and evidence can only be imagined! It had to be far worse] than the [[Nuremberg Show Trials]].</ref>


==Family==
==Family==
Arthur was tbe son of tbe bailiff (''Gerichtsvollzieher'') August Gustav Friedrich Greiser (later director of tbe ''Genossenschaftsverbände'' in Hohensalza) and his wife Ida, née Siegmund.  
Arthur was the son of the bailiff (''Gerichtsvollzieher'') August Gustav Friedrich Greiser (later director of the ''Genossenschaftsverbände'' in Hohensalza) and his wife Ida, née Siegmund.  


===First marriage===
===First marriage===
On 25 June 1919, Greiser married his fiancée Ruth Tripler (b. 1899), a pastor's daughter, whom he had met in August 1917 while on leave from tbe front with relatives in Sopot. The marriage produced a two sons and two daughters. The divorce took place before tbe regional court (''Landesgericht'') in Danzig on 15 October 1934. The children were:
On 25 June 1919, Greiser married his fiancée Ruth Tripler (b. 1899), a pastor's daughter, whom he had met in August 1917 while on leave from the front with relatives in Sopot. The marriage produced a two sons and two daughters. The divorce took place before the regional court (''Landesgericht'') in Danzig on 15 October 1934. The children were:


* Ingrid (b. 23 March 1920)
* Ingrid (b. 23 March 1920)
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===Second marriage===
===Second marriage===
On 9 April 1935, SS Brigadefuhrer Greiser married tbe concert pianist Maria Theodora "Tulli" Koerfer (b. 30 March 1908 in [[Cologne]]). She was tbe daughter of Johann Kaspar Körfer from Mönchen-Gladbach and his wife Emilie. Tulli was a member of tbe [[NSDAP]]. A son was born on 20 December 1939 from tbe marriage.
On 9 April 1935, SS Brigadefuhrer Greiser married the concert pianist Maria Theodora "Tulli" Koerfer (b. 30 March 1908 in [[Cologne]]). She was the daughter of Johann Kaspar Körfer from Mönchen-Gladbach and his wife Emilie. Tulli was a member of the [[NSDAP]]. A son was born on 20 December 1939 from the marriage.


==SS-Promotions==
==SS-Promotions==
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* Naval Wound Badge 1918    [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Verwundetenabzeichen_(1918)#Marineverwundetenabzeichen ''Marineverwundetenabzeichen''] in Black  
* Naval Wound Badge 1918    [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Verwundetenabzeichen_(1918)#Marineverwundetenabzeichen ''Marineverwundetenabzeichen''] in Black  
*  Commemorative Badge for Navy Pilots and Observers  [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen_(1914)#Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen_der_Kaiserlichen_Marine ''Erinnerungsabzeichen für Marine-Flugzeugführer und -Beobachter'']
*  Commemorative Badge for Navy Pilots and Observers  [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen_(1914)#Flieger-Erinnerungsabzeichen_der_Kaiserlichen_Marine ''Erinnerungsabzeichen für Marine-Flugzeugführer und -Beobachter'']
* SA/SS joint aviator badge  (''SA/SS gemeinsames Fliegerabzeichen''), 1932 as member of tbe SS-Fliegersturm
* SA/SS joint aviator badge  (''SA/SS gemeinsames Fliegerabzeichen''), 1932 as member of the SS-Fliegersturm
===Third Reich===
===Third Reich===
*  [[SS-Totenkopfring]] on 24 December 1933
*  [[SS-Totenkopfring]] on 24 December 1933
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*    Ehrenzeichen Wartheland (Traditions- und Gau-Abzeichen)
*    Ehrenzeichen Wartheland (Traditions- und Gau-Abzeichen)
*    Aviator Dagger of Honor (''Flieger-Ehrendolch''), 1934
*    Aviator Dagger of Honor (''Flieger-Ehrendolch''), 1934
* Honour Chevron for tbe Old Guard  ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Ehrenwinkel_f%C3%BCr_Alte_K%C3%A4mpfer ''Ehrenwinkel der Alten Kämpfer'']), February 1934
* Honour Chevron for the Old Guard  ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Ehrenwinkel_f%C3%BCr_Alte_K%C3%A4mpfer ''Ehrenwinkel der Alten Kämpfer'']), February 1934
*    ''NSKK-Ehrenwinkel'' (Honour Chevron)
*    ''NSKK-Ehrenwinkel'' (Honour Chevron)
* SS Honor Dagger ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Ehrendolch SS-Ehrendolch])
* SS Honor Dagger ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Ehrendolch SS-Ehrendolch])
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*    [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Reichssportabzeichen ''DRL Sportabzeichen''] in Gold
*    [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Reichssportabzeichen ''DRL Sportabzeichen''] in Gold
* [[SS-Julleuchter]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Julleuchter de]) on 16 December 1935
* [[SS-Julleuchter]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Julleuchter de]) on 16 December 1935
*  Star of tbe German Red Cross Decoration (''Stern des Ehrenzeichens des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes'') on 20 April 1936
*  Star of the German Red Cross Decoration (''Stern des Ehrenzeichens des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes'') on 20 April 1936
*    [[German Olympia Honour Badge]], 1st Class
*    [[German Olympia Honour Badge]], 1st Class
*  [[SS-Ehrendegen]] on 1 December 1936
*  [[SS-Ehrendegen]] on 1 December 1936
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* Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Grand Officer on 9 August 1940
* Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Grand Officer on 9 August 1940
*    [[Goldenes HJ-Ehrenzeichen]] with Oak Leaves
*    [[Goldenes HJ-Ehrenzeichen]] with Oak Leaves
* Gauhonorzeichen of tbe Reichsgau Wartheland for services in tbe people's struggle ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsgau_Wartheland#Ehrenzeichen_f.C3.BCr_Verdienste_im_Volkstumskampf ''Gauehrenzeichen des Reichsgaues Wartheland für Verdienste im Volkstumskampf'']), 1943
* Gauhonorzeichen of the Reichsgau Wartheland for services in the people's struggle ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsgau_Wartheland#Ehrenzeichen_f.C3.BCr_Verdienste_im_Volkstumskampf ''Gauehrenzeichen des Reichsgaues Wartheland für Verdienste im Volkstumskampf'']), 1943
*    SS Long Service Award ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Dienstauszeichnung ''SS-Dienstauszeichnung'']), 2nd Grade (for 12 years), 1943
*    SS Long Service Award ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/SS-Dienstauszeichnung ''SS-Dienstauszeichnung'']), 2nd Grade (for 12 years), 1943
*    ''Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP'' in Bronze und Silber (15 years), 1944
*    ''Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP'' in Bronze und Silber (15 years), 1944
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== External links ==
== External links ==
=== Articles ===
=== Articles ===
*[http://codoh.com/library/document/979/ Christopher Browning: ''The State of tbe Evidence For tbe 'Final Solution'''] - includes brief discussions of some statements associated with Greiser
*[http://codoh.com/library/document/979/ Christopher Browning: ''The State of the Evidence For the 'Final Solution'''] - includes brief discussions of some statements associated with Greiser


=== In downloadable books ===
=== In downloadable books ===
*[http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=23 Chelmno—A German Camp in History and Propaganda] - Greiser is discussed at several different places in tbe downloadable book. They can be found with tbe search tool in a PDF reader.
*[http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=23 Chelmno—A German Camp in History and Propaganda] - Greiser is discussed at several different places in the downloadable book. They can be found with the search tool in a PDF reader.
*[http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=28 The "Extermination Camps" of "Aktion Reinhardt"] - Greiser is discussed at many different places in tbe downloadable book. They can be found with tbe search tool in a PDF reader. One example is Chapter 5, notes 65-66, on tbe alleged proposed killing of incurably sick Poles with tuberculosis.
*[http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=28 The "Extermination Camps" of "Aktion Reinhardt"] - Greiser is discussed at many different places in the downloadable book. They can be found with the search tool in a PDF reader. One example is Chapter 5, notes 65-66, on the alleged proposed killing of incurably sick Poles with tuberculosis.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:16, 28 April 2024

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Gauleiter and Reichsstatthalter (Chef der Zivilverwaltung beim Militärbefehlshaber in Posen) Arthur Greiser, SS-Obergruppenführer, NSKK-Obergruppenführer, NSFK-Gruppenführer and Kapitänleutnant der Reserve of the Kriegsmarine

Arthur Karl Greiser (b. 22 January, 1897 in Schroda, Posen province - d. 14 July 1946 in Posen) was a German officer in the Imperial German Navy and the Freikorps, as well as a National Socialist politician, Landesjägermeister of Danzig, officer of the SS (SS-Obergruppenführer) and of the Kriegsmarine (Kapitänleutnant der Reserve), as well as Gauleiter and Reichsstatthalter (State Governor) of the Reichsgau Wartheland (de) in World War II, an area which included part of West Prussia[1] and part of the province of Posen.

Life

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Senate President Arthur Greiser in the uniform of a state hunting master (Landesjägermeister) on 5 November 1937 with his second wife Maria Theodora, née Körfer, on the occasion of the ball of the German Reich Hunting Association (Reichsbund Deutsche Jägerschaft) in the zoo.
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SS-Brigadeführer Arthur Greiser at his desk, October 1939; picture: Heinrich Hoffmann
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SS-Gruppenführer und Generalleutnant der Waffen-SS und Polizei Heinz Reinefarth and Arthur Greiser, captured by the US-Americans in the Alpenfestung in May 1945
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SS-Obergruppenführer Arthur Karl Greiser (biography from Thierry Tixier)

Grieser was born in Schroda, Posen province, Prussia, and grew up fluent in both German and Polish. He attended the Königlich-Humanistisches Gymnasium (Royal Humanistic Secondary School) in Hohensalza, Bromberg district, which he left aged 17 when he volunteered for the Kaiserliche Marine on 4 August 1914, at the beginning of the First World War. From August to October 1917, in the meantime 2nd Lieutenant of the Reserves of naval artillery or Leutnant der Reserve der Matrosen-Artillerie (since August 1917 with patent from 1916), he served with the I. Marine-Küstenschutz-Staffel (I. Marine-Schusta defending coastal areas). At first only Beobachter or flying observer, he became the unit's commander in November 1917.

In October 1917, he was, with his squadron, assigned to a naval station in Ostend, Belgium. From January to August 1918, he was schooled as a combat flyer at the Kampfeinsitzer-Schule Danzig-Langfuhr. In October 1918, the navy flyer (Marineflieger) was shot down and gravely wounded. Released in December 1918, his recovery dragged on until the spring of 1919, with the pilot now being categorized as a "50% disabled veteran" (50 Prozent Kriegsversehrter).

Nevertheless, from April 1919 to May 1921, he served in the Freikorps (Grenzschutz Ost) and fought in the Baltic states (Baltikumkämpfer).

In 1924, he was able to afford a holiday in Italy with his wife. Shortly afterwards he opened a branch of his sales agency (oils and fats) in Hamburg. Greiser was an active member of the Sopot Tennis Club, also served on the board (in 1934 he was therefore made an honorary member). The merchant Greiser, a member of the Stahlhelmbund until 1926, was also a member of a Freemasonry. In 1929, as a result of the Depression, he lost his company and worked for a short time at Adolf Mazur’s “Oil and Fat Factory AG” („Öl- und Fettfabrik AG“ ). He was also captain of a motor boat for passenger trips in the Danzig Bay in the summers from 1928 until 1930, in winter he towed ships.

A member of the NSDAP since 1 November 1929 (NSDAP No. 166,635), he joined the SA shortly afterwards (1 December 1929). In 1930, he became a member of the Danziger Volkstag, the People's Parliament of the Free City of Danzig. On 30 June 1931, he transferred to the SS (File:SS rune.png number: 10,795). He was the Deputy President of the Free City of Danzig Senate from 1933 to 1934 and served as Senate President, 1935–1939.

He was leader of the aviator national group in Danzig (Flieger-Führer der Fliegerlandesgruppe Danzig). On 6 April 1940, he was awarded of the rank of NSFK-Gruppenführer. He also remained loyal to the German navy. As Leutnant zur See der Reserve, he took part in reserve exercises of the Kriegsmarine in 1937 and 1939, becomimg Oberleutnant zur See d. R. and finally Kapitänleutnant d. R.[2]

In 1941, Greiser became initiator of the renowned Clausewitz-Preis.

Allegations

Greiser is alleged to have written, or otherwise have been associated with, certain documents which are sometimes cited as evidence for the politically-correct view on the Holohoax and other alleged atrocities. One example, involving correspondence with Himmler and others, is the alleged proposed killing of incurably sick Poles with tuberculosis. Revisionists argue that this involves a misinterpretation of the word "Sonderbehandlung" ("special treatment") and that in the post-war period a chief medical officer stated that

"A central office for the fight against tuberculosis was established under the management of a specialist. This office gave the same treatment to German and to Polish cases. During my period in office as chief medical officer in Posen, until January 1945, no tuberculosis patients were 'liquidated' in the Wartheland as far as I know. I never received an order for such a measure, much less brought one about either directly or indirectly. On the contrary, the office always tried to give all tuberculosis patients proper treatment."[3]

A related "Sonderbehandlung" claim is that Greiser, on 1 May 1942, supposedly asked Himmler for permission to "kill" 100,000 jews. Revisionists argue that an examination of all available archival material this word is not used and in fact this refers to deportation; and that if the politically-correct view on the Holohoax is correct, then there would have been no need to ask for permission, since supposedly there was a general extermination order to kill all jews.[3] Moreover, in 1942 there were not 100,000 jews under Greiser's judisdiction.

Death

Greiser was exposed to a show trial, convicted, and executed by hanging (gehenkt) in communist-controlled Poland in 1946.[4]

Family

Arthur was the son of the bailiff (Gerichtsvollzieher) August Gustav Friedrich Greiser (later director of the Genossenschaftsverbände in Hohensalza) and his wife Ida, née Siegmund.

First marriage

On 25 June 1919, Greiser married his fiancée Ruth Tripler (b. 1899), a pastor's daughter, whom he had met in August 1917 while on leave from the front with relatives in Sopot. The marriage produced a two sons and two daughters. The divorce took place before the regional court (Landesgericht) in Danzig on 15 October 1934. The children were:

  • Ingrid (b. 23 March 1920)
  • Erhardt (b. 8 January 1925)
  • Sohn (b./d. 1929), he died after only a few hours
  • Rotraut (b. 11 October 1930)

Second marriage

On 9 April 1935, SS Brigadefuhrer Greiser married the concert pianist Maria Theodora "Tulli" Koerfer (b. 30 March 1908 in Cologne). She was the daughter of Johann Kaspar Körfer from Mönchen-Gladbach and his wife Emilie. Tulli was a member of the NSDAP. A son was born on 20 December 1939 from the marriage.

SS-Promotions

Awards and decorations

Third Reich

WWII

External links

Articles

In downloadable books

References

  1. ↑ During the Partitions of Poland, in 1793 West Prussia had been returned to the Kingdom of Prussia, and Posen province which had from ancient times been part of Poland, also fell to Prussia at the same time. In 1919 the these provinces were again taken from Prussia in the plutocratic Allies' imposed Treaty of Versailles and awarded to the new state of Poland, following The Great War (in which Poland as a sovereign country played no part). At the outbreak of the German-Polish war twenty years later, Poland was completely defeated and the area reverted to Germany. In 1945 the territory became part of the Soviet occupation zone.
  2. ↑ Arthur GREISER, Axis History Forum
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The “Extermination Camps” of “Aktion Reinhardt”—An Analysis and Refutation of Factitious “Evidence,” Deceptions and Flawed Argumentation of the "Holohoax Controversies", Chapter 5, Notes 65-66 http://holocausthandbooks.com/index.php?main_page=1&page_id=28
  4. ↑ The trial and evidence can only be imagined! It had to be far worse than the Nuremberg Show Trials.




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