Hanns-Horst von Necker
Nazi major general (1903–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hanns-Horst von Necker (28 August 1903 – 27 February 1979) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Necker surrendered to British forces in 1945 and was interned until 1947.
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Hanns-Horst von Necker | |
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Born | 28 August 1903 (1903-08-28) Rudolstadt, German Empire |
Died | 27 February 1979(1979-02-27) (aged 75) Bad Münstereifel, West Germany |
Allegiance | Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army Luftwaffe |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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