Hermann Pister
Hermann Pister (21 February 1885 – 28 September 1948) was an SS Oberführer (Senior Colonel) and commandant of Buchenwald concentration camp from 21 January 1942 until April 1945.
Hermann Pister | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 February 1885 Lübeck, German Empire |
| Died | 28 September 1948 (aged 63) |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Motive | Nazism |
| Conviction(s) | War crimes |
| Trial | Buchenwald trial |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy Schutzstaffel |
| Years of service | 1916–1918 1932–1945 |
| Rank | Oberführer |
| Service number | 29892 |
| Commands held | Hinzert concentration camp (1939–1941) Buchenwald concentration camp (1942–1945) |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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