Hans-Günther von Rost Military person

Hans-Günther von Rost (15 November 1894 – 23 March 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Hans-Günther von Rost was killed on 23 March 1945 near Székesfehérvár, Hungary.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 15, 1894
Birth place	Germany , Hanover
Date of death	March 23, 1945
Place of death	Hungary , Székesfehérvár

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Gothic Line Italian Campaign (World War II) Operation Spring Awakening World War II Battle of France Operation Diadem World War I Battle of Kiev (1941) Battle of Rostov (1941) Battle of Uman
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	3. Panzergrenadier-Division 44. Reichsgrenadier-Division Hoch- und Deutschmeister
service start	1914
service end	1945