Hanns-Horst von Necker

Military Person

1903 – 1979

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Who was Hanns-Horst von Necker?

Hanns-Horst von Necker was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring. 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. Hanns-Horst von Necker was captured in 1945 by British troops and was held until 1947.

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Born
Aug 28, 1903
Rudolstadt
Died
Feb 27, 1979
Bad Münstereifel

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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