Hans Schmidt (general)
Hans Schmidt | |
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Born | Bayreuth | 14 March 1895
Died | 28 November 1971 Weiden in der Oberpfalz | (aged 76)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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[]
- (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.
Categories:
- 1895 births
- 1971 deaths
- People from Bayreuth
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- German military personnel of World War I
- Military personnel of 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