Hanns-Horst von Necker Military person

Hanns-Horst von Necker (28 August 1903 – 27 February 1979) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring. 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. Hanns-Horst von Necker was captured in 1945 by British troops and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 28, 1903
Birth place	Germany , Rudolstadt
Date of death	February 27, 1979
Place of death	Germany , Bad Münstereifel

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allegiance	Nazi Germany Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad World War II Battle of Belgium Battle of France Battle of Radzymin (1944) Battle of the Netherlands Battle of Kiev (1941) Battle of Uman Battle of Voronezh (1942) Vistula–Oder Offensive
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (1935–45)
military command	Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring
service start	1923
service end	1945