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German General and Knight's Cross recipient
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Male
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Birth:
14 March 1895(Bayreuth, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany)
Death:
28 November 1971(Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany)
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Biography
Introduction
Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge but failed due to Operation Deadstick.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 275. Infanterie-Division