Hans Schmidt (general, born 1895)

This article is about the German World War II general. For other uses, see Hans Schmidt.
Hans Schmidt
Born(1895-03-14)14 March 1895
Bayreuth, Upper Franconia, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
Died28 November 1971(1971-11-28) (aged 76)
Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
BranchImperial German Army
Freikorps
Reichswehr
Army (Wehrmacht)
Service years1914–1945
RankGeneralleutnant
CommandsInfanterie-Regiment 245
68. Infanterie-Division
275. Infanterie-Division
ConflictsWorld War I
November Revolution (fighting the Bavarian Soviet Republic)
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Relations∞ 1921 Sophie Münch; 2 daughters
Other workInsurance salesman

Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German officer, finally general and divisional commander during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.

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