Paul Danhauser Military person

Paul Danhauser (2 August 1892 – 11 December 1975) 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. Paul Danhauser was captured in May 1945 by the American troops and was released in 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 02, 1892
Birth place	Germany , Regensburg
Date of death	December 11, 1975
Place of death	Germany , Landshut

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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 Falaise pocket Battle of Białystok–Minsk Battle of Kursk World War II World War I Battle of Smolensk (1943) Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle for Caen
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	256. Infanterie-Division 271. Infanterie-Division
service start	1911
service end	1945