Hans Hecker
military personnel
- February 26, 1895
- May 1, 1979
- 84 years
About Hans Hecker
Hans Hecker, 84, German general.
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|Hans Hecker (26 February 1895 – 1 May 1979) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Pionier-Battalion 29 (mot.)
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