Hans Austen

Military Person

1918 – 1994

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Who was Hans Austen?

Hans Wilhelm Klemens Viktor Maria Austen was a highly decorated Major 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.

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Born
Jul 27, 1918
Münster
Died
Jan 24, 1994
Wuppertal

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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