Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt

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Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt
Born 3 December 1896
Felsberg, Hesse
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Winterberg
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 211. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt (3 December 1896 – 15 May 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt was captured by American troops on 8 May 1945 and died in custody on 15 May 1945.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 140.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 97.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 142.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 77.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Richard Müller
Commander of 211. Infanterie-Division
17 July 1943 - 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
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