About Hermann Plocher
Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 79). Hermann Plocher was a German military officer.
Hermann Lukas Plocher (5 January 1901 – 8 December 1980) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Awards
Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (17 May 1940) & 1st Class (5 June 1940) German Cross in Gold on 9 April 1942 as Oberst im Generalstab (in the General Staff) in the V. Fliegerkorps Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 22 November 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of the 4. Flieger-Division 867th Oak Leaves on 8 May 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 6. Fallschirmjäger-Division
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Who was Hermann Plocher?
German general
When was Hermann Plocher born?
Hermann Plocher was born on 5 January 1901 in Stuttgart.
When did Hermann Plocher die?
Hermann Plocher died on 8 December 1980 in Murrhardt.
What was Hermann Plocher's occupation?
Hermann Plocher was a military officer.
What nationality was Hermann Plocher?
Hermann Plocher was German.
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