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Alfred Hemmann

1895 – 1957

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Alfred Hemmann

Lived 1895 – 1957 (aged 61). Alfred Hemmann was a military personnel.

Alfred Hemmann (13 October 1895 – 26 September 1957) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Hemmann surrendered to Soviet forces in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket; he was released in 1955.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 August 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 426

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alfred Hemmann's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Hemmann?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1895-1957)

When was Alfred Hemmann born?

Alfred Hemmann was born on 13 October 1895 in Gliwice.

When did Alfred Hemmann die?

Alfred Hemmann died on 26 September 1957 in Friedberg.

What was Alfred Hemmann's occupation?

Alfred Hemmann was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Hemmann

· Wikidata: Q4722813

· DBpedia: Alfred Hemmann

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