Heinrich Nickel

Military Person

1894 – 1979

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Who was Heinrich Nickel?

Heinrich Georg Nickel was a German general who commanded the 342nd Infantry Division 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. Heinrich Nickel was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in 1948.

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Born
Dec 5, 1894
Wesel
Died
Jan 2, 1979
Lingen, Germany

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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