About Hanns Heise
Lived 1913 – 1992 (aged 79). Hanns Heise was a German military officer and brigadegeneral.
Hanns Horst Heise (1 February 1913 – 18 May 1992) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Awards and decorations Aviator badge Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 September 1941) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold (13 January 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 September 1942 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the IV./Kampfgeschwader 76 Legion of Merit 1971
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Who was Hanns Heise?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1913-1992)
When was Hanns Heise born?
Hanns Heise was born on 1 February 1913 in Treuenbrietzen.
When did Hanns Heise die?
Hanns Heise died on 18 May 1992 in Cologne.
What was Hanns Heise's occupation?
Hanns Heise was a military officer and brigadegeneral.
What nationality was Hanns Heise?
Hanns Heise was German.
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