About Horst Großmann
Lived 1891 – 1972 (aged 80). Horst Großmann was a German military personnel and soldier.
Horst Großmann (19 November 1891 – 4 May 1972) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 6th 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 (1 October 1914) & 1st Class (25 October 1916) Knight's Cross with swords of the House Order of Hohenzollern Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 19 July 1940 as Oberst and commander of 84th Infantry Regiment 292nd Oak Leaves on 4 September 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 6th Infantry Division
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Who was Horst Großmann?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1891-1972)
When was Horst Großmann born?
Horst Großmann was born on 19 November 1891 in Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.
When did Horst Großmann die?
Horst Großmann died on 4 May 1972 in Rüsselsheim am Main.
What was Horst Großmann's occupation?
Horst Großmann was a military personnel and soldier.
What nationality was Horst Großmann?
Horst Großmann was German.
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