Greta Schmidt

SS-Obersturmbannführer Greta Matilda Schmidt was a member of the 40th SS Brünhilt Division, serving in the Waffen SS for frontline combat duties. She was assigned to the division during the outbreak of the Western Front war in 1939, under the command of SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer Clara Strauss.

Schmidt's involvement in the division was marked by her dedication and contributions to the unit. She earned several awards throughout her career, including the Cross of Honour of the German Mother, Wounded Badge In Gold, Iron Cross, Party Badge in Gold, Gold SA Sport/Defence Badge, Golden Party Badge, Honour Chevron for the Old Guard, and the Blood Order.

## Early Life

Greta Matilda Schmidt was born in Munich on 27 June 1918 into a conservative middle-class Roman Catholic family. His father was Wilhelm Gebhard Schmidt (1865–1936), a teacher, and his mother was Anna Maria Schmidt (1866–1941), a devout Roman Catholic. Schmidt had two brothers: Rudolf (1898–1982) and Arthur (1905–1945).

At the age of 11, she ran away from her house because her parents forbade her to join the league of German girls, she would join the League of German Girls in 1930. Afterwards she would join the Nazi party in 1 April 1932 with membership number 900,001.

Schmidt attended Volksschule (primary school) from 1914 to 1922, and thereafter attended high school, where she passed her Abitur examination. On 19 April 1926, Schmidt enrolled in Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich to study law.

She married Luftwaffe Leutnant Paul Wilhelm Siebert in 1935.

## Career

Greta Matilda Schmidt applied for the Schutzstaffel in December 1937, and seven months later, her membership was confirmed with the SS member number 45,327. Initially assigned to the Allgemeine SS, she underwent indoctrination and clerical training in Berlin, where she received mentorship from Standartenführer Karla Hoffman.

In January 1939, Schmidt volunteered for the Waffen-SS and attended the SS-Junker School at Bad Tölz. The extensive 19-month training covered various aspects, including map reading, tactics, political education, weapons proficiency, physical education, combat engineering, and automobile mechanics, with a specialized emphasis on physical education instruction. By March 1940, she attained the rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer in the Waffen-SS and assumed command of a company within the newly formed 6th SS Assault Brigade.

###### Assignment to 40th SS-Brünhilt Division

Greta Matilda Schmidt was transferred to the 40th SS-Brünhilt Division and elevated to the rank of SS-Obersturmbannführer, assuming the position of second in command under the leadership of SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer Clara Strauss.

## Awards

* Cross of Honour of the German Mother
* Wounded Badge In Gold
* Iron Cross 2nd/1st Class
* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves and Swords
* Golden Party Badge
* Gold SA Sport/Defence Badge
* Golden Party Badge
* Honour Chevron for the Old Guard
* Blood Order
* War merit cross 2nd class
* Anti partisan badge gold
* SS Long Service Award

## Appearance

Schmidt, of Germanic-Nordic descent, was characterized by several distinctive physical attributes. Her fair complexion was complemented by her blonde hair and blue eyes. Notably, her face exhibited a feminine square shape. Schmidt stood at a height of 70 inches, equivalent to approximately 5 feet 10 inches or 178 centimeters, and her recorded weight was 70 kilograms, approximately 154 pounds. Her physique was athletically built, and her bust size was noted as 34DDD, indicating a well-endowed chest. Additionally, she was frequently observed wearing red nail polish, reflecting her personal style preferences.

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