About Heinrich Nickel
Lived 1894 – 1979 (aged 84). Heinrich Nickel was a German soldier.
Heinrich Georg Nickel (5 December 1894 – 2 January 1979) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded the 342nd Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (29 July 1916) 1st Class (18 August 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (19 September 1939) & 1st Class (13 November 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 16 June 1940 as Oberst and commander of III./Infanterie-Regiment 26 543rd Oak Leaves on 8 August 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 342. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Heinrich Nickel?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1894–1979)
When was Heinrich Nickel born?
Heinrich Nickel was born on 5 December 1894 in Wesel.
When did Heinrich Nickel die?
Heinrich Nickel died on 2 January 1979 in Lingen.
What was Heinrich Nickel's occupation?
Heinrich Nickel was a soldier.
What nationality was Heinrich Nickel?
Heinrich Nickel was German.
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