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Ernst-Eberhard Hell
German general (1887–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernst-Eberhard Hell (19 September 1887 – 15 September 1973) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He commanded several divisions and later an army corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
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Born | 25 September 1887 Stade |
Died | 15 September 1973(1973-09-15) (aged 85) Wiesbaden |
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Service/ | Heer |
Years of service | 1906–45 |
Rank | General der Artillerie |
Commands held | 269. Infanterie-Division 15. Infanterie-Division VII Armeekorps |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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Hell surrendered to the Soviet forces in August 1944 during the Soviet Jassy–Kishinev Offensive (August 1944). He was held in the Soviet Union as a war criminal until 1955.