Heinz Kokott Military person

Heinz Kokott (14 November 1900 – 29 May 1976) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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.Kokott took part in the Siege of Bastogne in December 1944.He was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was released in 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 14, 1900
Birth place	Poland , Strzelce Opolskie
Date of death	May 29, 1976
Place of death	Germany , Hamburg

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of the Bulge World War II Battle of France Battle of Kiev (1941) Battle of Uman
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	26. Volksgrenadier-Division
relation	Heinrich Himmler
service start	1918
service end	1945