Hans Becker (officer)
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Hans Becker
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| Born | 30 May 1914 Golzwarden |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Oberursel |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Unit | 2./Infanterie-Regiment 116 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Becker (30 May 1914 – 15 January 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (3 June 1940)
- 1st Class (3 June 1940)
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- War Merit Cross with Swords
- 2nd Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 November 1940 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 2./Infanterie-Regiment 116[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 107.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 9th Infantry Division and 9th Volksgrenadier Division
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1 Oak Leaves with the 68th Infantry Division.
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