Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild

Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild (9 June 1896 – 10 March 1953), born Bruno Hauenschild, was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II

Born(1896-06-09)9 June 1896

Würzburg, German Empire

Died10 March 1953(1953-03-10) (aged 56)

Munich, West Germany

Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany

Branch

Army

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Bruno Ritter von Hauenschild
Born	(1896-06-09)9 June 1896 Würzburg, German Empire
Died	10 March 1953(1953-03-10) (aged 56) Munich, West Germany
Military career
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	9th Motorized Recon Regiment 7th Panzer Regiment 4th Panzer Brigade 24th Panzer Division
Conflicts	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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Hauenschild served in World War I; at the beginning of World War II, he rejoined the army as an officer. From 15 April to 12 September 1942, Hauenschild commanded the 24th Panzer Division. On 26 January 1945, Hauenschild was given command of the III Military District headquartered in Berlin. Hauenschild commanded the III Military District until 15 March. He was relieved of command of the Berlin Defence Area on 6 March due to illness and was replaced by Lieutenant-General (Generalleutnant) Helmuth Reymann.