Werner Hühner (13 August 1886 – 10 February 1966) was a general in the armed forces of Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Werner Hühner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 August 1886 |
| Died | 19 February 1966 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance |  Germany |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 8th Panzer Division 61st Infantry Division 416th Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
edit- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 April 1943 as generalleutnant and commander of 61st Infantry Division [1]
References
editCitations
edit- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 196.
Bibliography
edit- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
