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Hans Degen (18 February 1899 – 8 November 1971) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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 Degen was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947. ==Awards and decorations== * Iron Cross (1914) * * 2nd Class (6 November 1917) * Wound Badge * * in Black (11 October 1918) * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 * Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords (31 May 1939) * Iron Cross (1939) * * 2nd Class (1 October 1939) * * 1st Class (10 December 1939) * Eastern Front Medal * Order of the Cross of Liberty 1st class with Swords (4 April 1944) * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 February 1945) * German Cross in Gold (12 March 1942) * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945 as ''Generalleutnant'' and commander of 2. Gebirgs-Division〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 134.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hans Degen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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