Hans Schmidt | |
Birth Date: | 14 March 1895 |
Birth Place: | Bayreuth |
Death Place: | Weiden in der Oberpfalz |
Allegiance: | (to 1918) (to 1933) |
Branch: | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Serviceyears: | 1914–45 |
Rank: | Generalleutnant |
Commands: | 68. Infanterie-Division 275. Infanterie-Division |
Battles: | World War II |
Awards: | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.
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