About Hans Gollnick
Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77). Hans Gollnick was a German military personnel.
Hans Gollnick (22 May 1892 – 15 February 1970) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
At the beginning of World War II, Gollnick was commander of an infantry regiment in the Charge at Krojanty. During the war, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in 1942, and promoted to general in 1943.
Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (11 October 1914) & 1st Class (24 November 1916) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (15 September 1939) & 1st Class (5 October 1939) 282nd Oak Leaves on 24 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 36. Panzergrenadier-Division
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Who was Hans Gollnick?
German general (1892-1970)
When was Hans Gollnick born?
Hans Gollnick was born on 22 May 1892 in Górzna.
When did Hans Gollnick die?
Hans Gollnick died on 15 February 1970 in Hamburg.
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Hans Gollnick was a military personnel.
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Hans Gollnick was German.
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