Hans Gollnick
Hans Gollnick (22 May 1892 – 15 February 1970) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
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A photograpgy of Hans Gollnick somewhere between 1943 and 1945 | |
| Born | 22 May 1892 |
| Died | 15 February 1970 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | German Army |
| Years of service | 1913–45 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | 36th Infantry Division 36th Panzer Grenadier Division XXXXVI Panzer Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
At the beginning of World War II, Gollnick was commander of an infantry regiment in the Charge at Krojanty. During the war, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in 1942, and promoted to general in 1943.
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