Hans Speth
Hans-Ludwig Speth (7 October 1897 – 30 April 1985) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 28th Jäger Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Hans-Ludwig Speth | |
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 Hans Speth (1st from right) | |
| Born | 7 October 1897 |
| Died | 30 April 1985 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | 28th Jäger 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 23 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 28. Jäger-Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 328.
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 | ||
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Hubertus Lamey |
Commander of 28. Jäger-Division January 1944 – 27 April 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Gustav Heistermann von Ziehlberg |
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