Dates of Rank
- Fähnrich – 18 October 1910
- Leutnant – 18 August 1911
- Oberleutnant – 18 August 1915
- Hauptmann – 18 August 1918
- Rejoined the Army with rank of Oberst – 28 October 1933
- Generalmajor – 24 March 1934
- Generalleutnant – 28 March 1935
- Temporary General der Flieger – 30 January 1936
- General der Flieger – 20 April 1936
- Generaloberst – 1 November 1938
- Generalfeldmarschall – 19 July 1940
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