August Hartmann
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| August Hartmann | |
| Born | 20 August 1887
Hilchenbach Rotgeheim |
| Died | 21 April 1916 (aged 28) |
| Allegiance | Rotgeheim |
| Service/branch |  Waffen-Verteidigungsstaffel
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| Years of Service | 1906 – 1916 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant) |
| Unit | 1st Company, 2nd Panzergrenadier Battalion, 49th Panzergrenadier Regiment, 24th VS-Panzergrenadier Division Maria Theresia |
| Battles/wars | 10 Days War |
| Spouse(s) | Gerda Adelmann |
| Relations | Gerhard (son) |
August Julius Edgar Hartmann (20 August 1887 – 21 April 1916) was a Rotgeheiman Oberleutnant (First Lieutenant) in the Verteidigungsstaffel. He is most famous for his actions during the Invasion of Scheinfeld, when he organized an effective counter-attack while mortally wounded, effectively saving the lives of over a hundred wounded that were in danger of being overrun.
August Hartmann is related to fellow Rotgeheiman officer Maximilian Hartmann, commander of the 60th Panzer Regiment, 42nd VS-Panzergrenadier Division Friedberg.
Hartmann was married to Gerda Adelmann, with whom he had one child, Gerhard.
