Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–45 Name Hans-Gunther Stotten | Service/branch Heer Rank Major | |
Born 7 October 1916
Berlin ( 1916-10-07 ) Died 5 April 1945(1945-04-05) (aged 28)
Wolfsgraben Commands held I. Abteilung vom Panzer-Regiment 8. |
Hans-Gunther Paul Stotten (7 October 1916 – 5 April 1945) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans-Gunther Stotten was captured by Soviet troops on 4 April 1945 and was shot while escaping on 5 April 1945.
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