About Hans-Walter Heyne
Lived 1894 – 1967 (aged 73). Hans-Walter Heyne was a German military personnel.
Hans-Walter Heyne-Hedersleben (10 January 1894 – 29 August 1967) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Heyne surrendered to the Soviet troops in June 1944 during the Bobruysk Offensive. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 182
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hans-Walter Heyne?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1967)
When was Hans-Walter Heyne born?
Hans-Walter Heyne was born on 10 January 1894 in Hanover.
When did Hans-Walter Heyne die?
Hans-Walter Heyne died on 29 August 1967 in Auetal.
What was Hans-Walter Heyne's occupation?
Hans-Walter Heyne was a military personnel.
What nationality was Hans-Walter Heyne?
Hans-Walter Heyne was German.
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