Hans Lipschis
Former Member of the Waffen SS
About Hans Lipschis
Lived 1919 – 2016 (aged 96). Hans Lipschis was a German prison officer and concentration camp guard.
Biography
The Simon Wiesenthal Center alleges that he was a guard and listed him in fourth place on their most wanted list. The prosecution from Stuttgart, Germany, has created virtual Auschwitz to reveal what was visible from watchtowers. To secure convictions, the prosecutors are using a mixture of testimonies and archived paperwork alongside modern techniques, including 3D modeling.
Lipschis was born Antanas Lipšys in Lithuania in 1919 to a Protestant family. At the time of his arrest, Lipschis lived in an apartment in the southwestern German town of Aalen.
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Who was Hans Lipschis?
former Member of the Waffen SS
When was Hans Lipschis born?
Hans Lipschis was born on 7 November 1919 in Kretinga.
When did Hans Lipschis die?
Hans Lipschis died on 16 June 2016 in Aalen, Germany.
What was Hans Lipschis's occupation?
Hans Lipschis was a prison officer and concentration camp guard.
What nationality was Hans Lipschis?
Hans Lipschis was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Lipschis. https://biography.guide/hans-lipschis/
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