The Division Nr. 159 was formed in August 1939 in Kassel and was redesignated 159. Reserve-Division in October 1942.

Commanders

Generalleutnant Albert Fett (? Aug 1939 - 1 May 1942)
General der Pionere Karl Sachs (1 May 1942 - 20 Sep 1942)
Generalleutnant Hermann Meyer-Rabingen (20 Sep 1942 - ? Oct 1942)

Area of operations

Germany (Nov 1939 - Oct 1942)

Sources used

Georg Tessin - Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht 1933-1945

Reference material on this unit

- None known at this time -