Alfons Hitter

Alfons Hitter (4 June 1892, Hochstatt, Alsace-Lorraine – 11 March 1968) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 206. Infanterie-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Generalleutnant Hitter was captured by Soviet forces during Operation Bagration and the fall of Vitebsk. He joined the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity and was released in 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (2 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (5 February 1916)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 July 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (15 December 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 178
 * 488th Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 206. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (19 November 1943 and 11 February 1944)