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German general (1877–1948) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hans Schmidt (28 April 1877 – 5 June 1948) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Hans Schmidt | |
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Born | Ulm | 28 April 1877
Died | 5 June 1948 71) Stuttgart | (aged
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1895–1945 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | 260. Infanterie-Division IX Army Corps 24th Army |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
He was in command of the German Twenty-Fourth Army on the Western Front when it surrendered in May 1945.
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