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-Division
17. 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.
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