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Walter BierkampSS Brigadeführer and Major General of Police
Date of Birth: 17.12.1901
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Nazi Party and SS Membership
- Career in Law Enforcement
- Einsatzgruppe D Commander
- Role in the Extermination of Jews
- Commander of Security Police and SD
- Post-War Life
Early Life and Career
Walter Birncamp was born in Hamburg, Germany. From 1919 to 1921, he served in the Bartelsfeld's Volunteer Corps. He obtained a law degree and became a Doctor of Law in 1928. From 1928 to 1937, he worked as a prosecutor in the Hamburg Regional Court.
Nazi Party and SS Membership
On December 1, 1932, Birncamp joined the Nazi Party (membership number 1,409,449). In April 1939, he joined the SS (membership number 310,172) and received the rank of Hauptsturmführer.
Career in Law Enforcement
From 1933 to 1937, Birncamp held various positions in the Prosecutor's Office in Hamburg. In February 1937, he became the Senior Government Advisor and Chief of Criminal Police in Hamburg. From February 1941 to June 1942, he served as Inspector of Security Police and SD in Düsseldorf.
Einsatzgruppe D Commander
In June 1942, Birncamp replaced Otto Ohlendorf as commander of Einsatzgruppe D, which operated in Southern Ukraine and Crimea. He oversaw the mass murder of civilians and the use of gas vans for extermination.
Role in the Extermination of Jews
In August 1942, Einsatzgruppe D under Birncamp's command murdered approximately 27,000 civilians in Zmievskaya Balka. As the German army advanced into the North Caucasus, Birncamp's unit continued to carry out mass executions of Jews. In total, Einsatzgruppe D killed over 6,000 Jews during this period.
Commander of Security Police and SD
In June 1943, Birncamp became Commander of Security Police and SD in the General Government (headquartered in Krakow). He organized the deportation of Jews to concentration camps and the execution of Polish patriots. From January 1945, he commanded Security Police and SD in the "Southwest" (headquartered in Stuttgart). Subsequently, he served as Deputy Higher SS and Police Leader in the "Southeast" and then as Higher SS and Police Leader in the "Southeast."
