Hanskurt Höcker
| Hanskurt Höcker | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 August 1894 Hagen |
| Died |
10 August 1961 (aged 67) Detmold |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1912–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
258. Infanterie-Division 17. Feld-Division (L) 167. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hanskurt Höcker (1 August 1894 – 10 August 1961) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Höcker was captured by Allied troops in April 1945 and was released in June 1947.
Awards
- German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 258. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 189.
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 [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl Pflaum |
Commander of 258. Infanterie-Division 18 January 1942 - 1 October 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Eugen-Heinrich Bleyer |
| Preceded by Oberst Hans Korte |
Commander of 17. Feld-Division (L) 5 November 1943 - 28 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Disbanded after heavy losses |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Hans Hüttner |
Commander of 167. Volksgrenadier-Division 17 October 1944 - 4 April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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