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Hans Bock (officer)

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Hans Bock

Died
  
1977, Strasbourg, France

Rank
  
Major

Years of service
  
1937–45

Role
  
Officer

Service/branch
  
German Army

Born
  
10 January 1919 Oberndorf am Neckar (
1919-01-10
)

Commands held
  
schwere Panzer-Abteilung "Grosdeutschland"

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of France North African Campaign Operation Battleaxe Operation Crusader Battle of Gazala Battle of Memel East Prussian Offensive

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Battle of France, North African Campaign

Hans Bock (10 January 1919 – 12 June 1977) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (6 June 1940)
  • 1st Class (23 June 1941)
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black (23 December 1941)
  • in Silver (?)
  • Panzer Badge in Silver (19 December 1941)
  • German Cross in Gold (1 May 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 February 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of schwere Panzer-Abteilung "Grosdeutschland"
  • Armelband Afrika

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    Hans Bock (officer) Wikipedia
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