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Ernst-Eberhard Hell

1887 – 1973

German general

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About Ernst-Eberhard Hell

Lived 1887 – 1973 (aged 85). Ernst-Eberhard Hell was a German military personnel and military officer.

Ernst-Eberhard Hell (19 September 1887 – 15 September 1973) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He commanded several divisions and later an army corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Hell surrendered to the Soviet forces in August 1944 during the Soviet Jassy–Kishinev Offensive (August 1944). He was held in the Soviet Union as a war criminal until 1955.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (11 September 1914) & 1st Class Military Merit Order, 4th class with Swords (Bavaria) Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with War Decoration (Austria-Hungary) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 1 February 1943 as General der Artillerie and commander of VII Army Corps 400th Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as General der Artillerie and commander of VII Army Corps

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Military Merit Cross III. Class; German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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Ernst Eberhard Hell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst-Eberhard Hell?

German general (1887–1973)

When was Ernst-Eberhard Hell born?

Ernst-Eberhard Hell was born on 19 September 1887 in Stade.

When did Ernst-Eberhard Hell die?

Ernst-Eberhard Hell died on 15 September 1973 in Wiesbaden.

What was Ernst-Eberhard Hell's occupation?

Ernst-Eberhard Hell was a military personnel and military officer.

What nationality was Ernst-Eberhard Hell?

Ernst-Eberhard Hell was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst-Eberhard Hell

· Wikidata: Q2079745

· DBpedia: Ernst-Eberhard Hell

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