Hans Hüttner

Hans Hüttner
Born 19 November 1885
Hirschberglein
Died 11 September 1956(1956-09-11) (aged 70)
Hof
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1905–1945
Rank Generalmajor
Battles/wars

World War I
World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans Hüttner (19 November 1885 – 11 September 1956) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Hüttner was captured in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 196.
Bibliography
  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.

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