Werner Hühner Military person

Werner Hühner (13 August 1886 – 10 February 1966) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Werner Hühner was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in April 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 13, 1886
Birth place	Germany , Hohne
Date of death	February 19, 1966
Place of death	Germany , Plön

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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 Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	8. Panzer-Division 61. Infanterie-Division 416. Infanterie-Division
service start	1908
service end	1945