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Hanskurt Höcker

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Service/branch
  
Heer

Years of service
  
1912–45


Rank
  
Generalleutnant

Name
  
Hanskurt Hocker

Died
  
10 August 1961(1961-08-10) (aged 67)Detmold

Allegiance
  
German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany

Commands held
  
258. Infanterie-Division17. Feld-Division (L)167. Volksgrenadier-Division

Hanskurt Höcker (1 August 1894 – 10 August 1961) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Höcker was captured by Allied troops in April 1945 and was released in June 1947.

Awards

  • German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 258. Infanterie-Division

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    Hanskurt Höcker Wikipedia
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