Hans Wagner (11 March 1896 – 13 May 1967) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 269th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Hans Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1896 |
| Died | 13 May 1967 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 269th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations edit
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 5 [1]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 352.
Bibliography edit
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
