General Walter Sommé with His Officers

General der Flieger Walter Sommé reading while sitting in a hay, while his officers is waiting behind him. On 1st April 1935 Sommé was given command of Aufklärungsschule 1 F (Heer) which he commanded until 31st March 1936. with the rank of Oberst he commanded as Kommodore the Kampfgeschwader 153 from 1st April 1936 until 1st May 1939. With the rank of Generalleutnant he assumed command of Luftgaustab z.b.V. Russland between 29th June and 23rd October 1941. From 23rd october 1941 until 9th August 1944 he was with the rank of General der Flieger the commanding general of Luftgau VIII.

Source :
Gregg Tolbert photo collection
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/40345/Somm%C3%A9-Walter.htm