About Hans Zorn
Lived 1891 – 1943 (aged 51). Hans Zorn was a military officer.
Hans Zorn (27 October 1891 – 2 August 1943) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Zorn was killed on 2 August 1943 by Soviet airstrike during Operation Kutuzov. He was posthumously awarded the Oak leaves to his Knight's Cross on 3 September 1943.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (23 October 1914) & 1st Class (29 January 1916)
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 May 1940) & 1st Class (26 May 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 27 July 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 20. Infanterie-Division 291st Oak Leaves on 3 September 1943 as General der Infanterie and commander of XXXXVI. Panzerkorps
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Who was Hans Zorn?
German general (1891-1943)
When was Hans Zorn born?
Hans Zorn was born on 27 October 1891 in Munich.
When did Hans Zorn die?
Hans Zorn died on 2 August 1943 in Oryol.
What was Hans Zorn's occupation?
Hans Zorn was a military officer.
What nationality was Hans Zorn?
Hans Zorn's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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