Hans Wagner (general)

Hans Wagner (11 March 1896 – 13 May 1967) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 269. Infanterie-Division. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (23 December 1916)
 * 1st Class (9 November 1918)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (8 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (30 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 5