Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died April 30, 1945 Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–44 Name Hans Hirning Battles and wars World War II Rank Oberscharfuhrer | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Eastern Front Medal
Tank Destruction Badge in Silver
Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze
Close Combat Clasp Unit 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf | ||
Hans Hirning (14 November 1922 – 30 April 1945) was an Oberscharfuhrer, in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Hans Hirning was born on the 14 November 1922 at Ulm, he volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the 3rd SS Division Totenkopf. He was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class in October 1941 and the 1st class award in July 1942. He was a Rottenfuhrer in the Mortar section of the 6th Company, 1st Infantry Regiment, SS Totenkopf when he was awarded the Knight's Cross in October 1942.
Hans Hirning was killed in action at Durnholz in Czechoslovakia on the April 30th, 1945.
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