About Werner Schmidt-Hammer
Lived 1894 – 1962 (aged 67). Werner Schmidt-Hammer was a German military officer.
Werner Schmidt-Hammer (26 September 1894 – 4 January 1962) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Schmidt-Hammer surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet Prague Offensive in May 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until October 1955.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 168. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Schmidt-Hammer?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Werner Schmidt-Hammer born?
Werner Schmidt-Hammer was born on 26 September 1894 in Hartmannsdorf.
When did Werner Schmidt-Hammer die?
Werner Schmidt-Hammer died on 4 January 1962 in Landau in der Pfalz.
What was Werner Schmidt-Hammer's occupation?
Werner Schmidt-Hammer was a military officer.
What nationality was Werner Schmidt-Hammer?
Werner Schmidt-Hammer was German.
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· Wikipedia: Werner Schmidt-Hammer
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