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Hans-Georg Herzog

1912 – 1959

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Hans-Georg Herzog

Lived 1912 – 1959 (aged 46). Hans-Georg Herzog was a German.

Hans-Georg Herzog (10 September 1912 – 20 July 1959) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 5th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

Herzog surrendered to the Red Army troops in the course of the Soviet 1945 East Prussian Offensive. Convicted in the Soviet Union as a war criminal, he was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 June 1940) & 1st Class (29 April 1941) Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (27 September 1943) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 6 April 1944 as Major of the Reserves and commander of II./Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 14 Oak Leaves on 23 March 1945 as Oberstleutnant of the Reserves and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 14

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Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans-Georg Herzog?

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1912–1959)

When was Hans-Georg Herzog born?

Hans-Georg Herzog was born on 10 September 1912 in Grodków.

When did Hans-Georg Herzog die?

Hans-Georg Herzog died on 20 July 1959 in Gelsenkirchen.

What nationality was Hans-Georg Herzog?

Hans-Georg Herzog was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Georg Herzog

· Wikidata: Q5649545

· DBpedia: Hans-Georg Herzog

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