Hermann Hohn

Generalleutnant '''Dr. rer. pol. Hermann Hohn''' (11 October 1897 – 13 November 1968) was a German general serving during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Hohn was released from captivity on 23 February 1948 and settled in Ladenburg. From 1953 to 1965 he was mayor of Ladenburg.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (31 October 1917)
 * 1st Class (March 1919)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (23 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Crimea Shield
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (14 December 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 17 April 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 105
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 28 November 1943 as Oberst and deputy leader of the 72. Infanterie-Division
 * 410th Oak Leaves on 1 March 1944 as Oberst and leader of the 72. Infanterie-Division
 * 109th Swords on 31 October 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of the 72. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned two times in the Wehrmachtbericht (6 December 1943 and 19 August 1944)