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Hans Schmidt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1895 Bayreuth |
| Died | 28 November 1971 (aged 76) Weiden in der Oberpfalz |
| Allegiance | 
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
68. Infanterie-Division 275. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 275. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 310.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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- 1895 births
- 1971 deaths
- People from Bayreuth
- Military personnel from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- German Army personnel of World War I
- Military personnel from Bavaria
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht)
- Reichswehr personnel
- German Army generals of World War II
Hans Schmidt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1895 Bayreuth |
| Died | 28 November 1971 (aged 76) Weiden in der Oberpfalz |
| Allegiance |
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
68. Infanterie-Division 275. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 275. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 310.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
Categories:
- 1895 births
- 1971 deaths
- People from Bayreuth
- Military personnel from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- German Army personnel of World War I
- Military personnel from Bavaria
- Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht)
- Reichswehr personnel
- German Army generals of World War II