Ernst-Eberhard Hell

Ernst-Eberhard Hell (19 September 1887 – 15 September 1973) was a German general who held several divisional commands and was later elevated to Corps level during World War II. 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. Ernst-Eberhard Hell was captured by Soviet troops in August 1944 during the Jassy–Kishinev Offensive (August 1944) and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (11 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (14 August 1916)
 * Eiserner Halbmond
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (17 May 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 1 February 1943 as General der Artillerie and commander of VII. Armeekorps
 * 400th Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as General der Artillerie and commander of VII. Armeekorps
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (12 March 1944)