Hanns-Horst von Necker

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Hanns-Horst von Necker
Born 28 August 1903
Rudolstadt, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, German Empire
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Bad Münstereifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Luftwaffe
Years of service 1923–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hanns-Horst von Necker (28 August 1903 – 27 February 1979) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hanns-Horst von Necker was captured in 1945 by British troops and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 263.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Wilhelm Schmalz
Commander of Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring
1 October 1944 - 8 February 1945
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Max Lemke