Wolf Hagemann
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Wolf Hagemann
Lived 1898 – 1983 (aged 85). Wolf Hagemann was a German military personnel and lieutenant general.
Wolf Hagemann (20 July 1898 – 12 September 1983) 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.
War crimes On 2 September 1944 the 541th division of the Wehrmacht commanded by Hagemann executed altogether 448 Polish civilians, mainly women, elders and infants as young as 6 months old, during the pacification of Lipniak-Majorat village. The 541th division executed civilians in revenge for military activity of Polish Underground
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 4 September 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of III./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 139 Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 336. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Wolf Hagemann?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1898–1983)
When was Wolf Hagemann born?
Wolf Hagemann was born on 20 July 1898 in Glashütte.
When did Wolf Hagemann die?
Wolf Hagemann died on 12 September 1983 in Murnau am Staffelsee.
What was Wolf Hagemann's occupation?
Wolf Hagemann was a military personnel and lieutenant general.
What nationality was Wolf Hagemann?
Wolf Hagemann was German.
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