In 1930 he left the "Grenzschutz", joined the Nazi Party, and became a member of the SS in 1931, achieving the rank of Major General ("SS-Brigadeführer") in late 1933.
He left the "Grenzschutz". This was in 1930. He joined the Nazi Party. This was in 1930. He became a member of the SS in 1931. This was in 1930. He was achieving the rank of Major General ("SS-Brigadeführer") in late 1933. This was in 1930.