Joseph Schmid

Joseph "Beppo" Schmid (24 September 1901 – 30 August 1956) was a German general who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Schmid commanded the Luftwaffe's Military Intelligence Branch during the Battle of Britain.

Joseph Schmid
Born(1901-09-24)24 September 1901
Göggingen, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Died30 August 1956(1956-08-30) (aged 54)
Augsburg, Bavaria, West Germany (now Germany)
Allegiance Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service1924–1945
RankGeneralleutnant
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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