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Hans Gollnick
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Hans Gollnick (22 May 1892 – 15 February 1970) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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![]() A photograpgy of Hans Gollnick somewhere between 1943 and 1945 | |
Born | (1892-05-22)22 May 1892 |
Died | 15 February 1970(1970-02-15) (aged 77) |
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Years of service | 1913–45 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | 36th Infantry Division 36th Panzer Grenadier Division XXXXVI Panzer Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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At the beginning of World War II, Gollnick was commander of an infantry regiment in the Charge at Krojanty.[citation needed] During the war, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in 1942, and promoted to general in 1943.