Hans Hüttner

Hans Hüttner (19 November 1885 – 11 September 1956) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. 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. Hans Hüttner was captured in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Silver
 * Bavarian Military Merit Order 4th Class with Swords
 * Gold Medal for Bravery (Austria-Hungary)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 September 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 520