Hanns-Horst von Necker
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.
Hanns-Horst von Necker | |
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Horst von Necker (second from right) with Generalleutnant Alfred von Hubicki (second from left) and other staff officers | |
| Born | 28 August 1903 Rudolstadt, German Empire |
| Died | 27 February 1979 (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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