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Hanns-Horst von Necker

1903 – 1979

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Military officer Generalstabsoffizier
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About Hanns-Horst von Necker

Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 75). Hanns-Horst von Necker was a German military officer and generalstabsoffizier.

Hanns-Horst von Necker (28 August 1903 – 27 February 1979) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Necker surrendered to British forces in 1945 and was interned until 1947.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 June 1944 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirm-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 2 "Hermann Göring".

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Important facts

Born
28 August 1903, Rudolstadt
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 February 1979, Bad Münstereifel
Occupation
Military officer, Generalstabsoffizier
Nationality
Germany
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Iron Cross, 1st class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hanns-Horst von Necker?

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1903–1979)

When was Hanns-Horst von Necker born?

Hanns-Horst von Necker was born on 28 August 1903 in Rudolstadt.

When did Hanns-Horst von Necker die?

Hanns-Horst von Necker died on 27 February 1979 in Bad Münstereifel.

What was Hanns-Horst von Necker's occupation?

Hanns-Horst von Necker was a military officer and generalstabsoffizier.

What nationality was Hanns-Horst von Necker?

Hanns-Horst von Necker was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hanns-Horst von Necker

· Wikidata: Q3126908

· DBpedia: Hanns-Horst von Necker

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