Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck

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German General and Knight's Cross recipient

From

Germany

was

Historian Military historian Military personnel Writer

Work field

Literature Military Social science

Gender

Male

Birth

10 January 1897 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Wrocław

Death

15 April 1979 (aged 82 years) People who died on this day

Place of death

Überlingen

Age

82 years

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Biography

Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck (10 January 1897 – 15 April 1979) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. 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. Friedrich-Wilhelm Hauck was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in 1948

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
Wound Badge in Black (1914)
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
War Merit Cross with Swords
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
Eastern Front Medal
Crimea Shield
German Cross in Silver (6 July 1942)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 305. Infanterie-Division
Commander of the Order of the Star of Romania with Swords (19 September 1941)
Medal commemorating 1 October 1938
Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 1st class