Werner Hühner
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 | |
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| Born | 13 August 1886 |
| Died | 19 February 1966 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 8th Panzer Division 61st Infantry Division 416th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 April 1943 as generalleutnant and commander of 61st Infantry Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 196.
Bibliography
- 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.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalmajor Erich Brandenberger |
Commander of 8th Panzer Division 8 December 1941 – 28 January 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Erich Brandenberger |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Franz Scheidies |
Commander of 61st Infantry Division 7 April 1942 – 1 February 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Günther Krappe |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Hans Brabänder |
Commander of 416th Infantry Division 1 June 1943 – 1 July 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Kurt Pflieger |
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