Hans-Joachim Löser
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Hans-Joachim Löser | |
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Born | 4 April 1918 Weimar |
Died | 13 February 2001 Prien |
(aged 82)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 1956–74 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Generalmajor (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | III./Füsilier-Regiment 230 1. Panzerdivision |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans-Joachim Löser (4 April 1918 – 13 February 2001) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Hans-Joachim Löser joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1974 as a Generalmajor.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- German Cross in Gold (3 October 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1941 as Hauptmann and commander of the III./Füsilier-Regiment 230[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 241.
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 (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalmajor Horst Hildebrandt |
Commander of 1. Panzerdivision 15 December 1972 – 30 September 1974 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Wilhelm Garken |