Hans-Ulrich Back

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Hans-Ulrich Back
Born (1896-08-26)26 August 1896
Saarbrücken
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Hagen
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held 16. Panzer-Division
178. Panzer-Division
Panzer-Division Tatra
232. Panzer Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans-Ulrich Back (26 August 1896 – 14 February 1976) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held several divisional commands. 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.

Awards and decorations

References in the Wehrmachtbericht

The daily Wehrmachtbericht (Wehrmacht propaganda report) noted the following:

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
31 January 1944 Die westfälische 16. Panzerdivision unter Führung des Generalmajors Back und ein unter der Führung des Oberleutnants Bäke stehendes schweres Panzerregiment haben sich hier besonders bewährt.[2] The Westfalian 16th Panzer Division under the leadership of Generalmajor Back and a heavy panzer regiment under Oberstleutnant Bäke distinguished themselves here.

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 102.
  2. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 23.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Rudolf Sieckenius
Kommandeur of 16 Panzer Division
1 November 1943 – 14 August 1944
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Dietrich von Müller