Hans Jordan

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Rank General der Infanterie Name Hans Jordan		Service/branch German Army

Born 27 December 1892Scheuern, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire ( 1892-12-27 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War IWorld War IIBobruysk Offensive Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Died April 20, 1975, Munich, Germany Battles and wars World War I, World War II, Bobruysk Offensive Commands held 7th Infantry Division, VI Army Corps, 9th Army Similar People Georg‑Hans Reinhardt, Ernst Busch, Kurt von Tippelskirch, Walter Model, Konstantin Rokossovsky

Hans Jordan (27 December 1892 – 20 April 1975) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.

Hans Jordan Hans Jordan after receiving Schwerter Eichenlaubtrger Heer

Jordan was given command of the 9th Army on 20 May 1944. The Soviet offensive Operation Bagration began on 22 June 1944. In the northern sector the Soviet offensive the 1st Belorussian Front under the command of Colonel General Konstantin Rokossovsky breached the 9th Army defensive positions south and north of Babruysk. The city was encircled on 27 June 1944; Jordan was relieved of command on 26 June.

Awards

Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (23 September 1914) & 1st Class (15 April 1916)

German Cross in Gold on 23 December 1943 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the VI. Armeekorps

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Knight's Cross on 5 June 1940 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 49

59th Oak Leaves on 16 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 49

64th Swords on 20 April 1944 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the VI. Armeekorps

References

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