Hanskurt Höcker
Hanskurt Höcker (1 August 1894 – 10 August 1961) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Hanskurt Höcker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 August 1894 |
| Died | 10 August 1961 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 258. Infanterie-Division 17. Feld-Division (L) 167. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 258. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 189.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl Pflaum |
Commander of 258. Infanterie-Division 18 January 1942 - 1 October 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Eugen-Heinrich Bleyer |
| Preceded by Oberst Hans Korte |
Commander of 17. Feld-Division (L) 5 November 1943 - 28 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Disbanded after heavy losses |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Hans Hüttner |
Commander of 167. Volksgrenadier-Division 17 October 1944 - 4 April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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