About Hans Teusen
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Hans Teusen was a German military officer and major general.
Hans Teusen (26 July 1917 – 11 February 2011) was a German paratroop officer during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. After the war he joined the Bundeswehr of West Germany and achieved a general's rank.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (15 May 1940) & 1st Class (28 May 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 June 1941 as Leutnant and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 German Cross in Gold on 10 September 1944 as Hauptmann in the I./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 16 Officer Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1970 Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1977
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Who was Hans Teusen?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1917-2011)
When was Hans Teusen born?
Hans Teusen was born on 26 July 1917 in Salz.
When did Hans Teusen die?
Hans Teusen died on 11 February 2011 in Bad Neuenahr.
What was Hans Teusen's occupation?
Hans Teusen was a military officer and major general.
What nationality was Hans Teusen?
Hans Teusen was German.
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