Friedrich Hochbaum
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Friedrich Hochbaum (7 August 1894 – 28 January 1955) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Hochbaum surrendered to Soviet troops in May 1945 and died in captivity in January 1955.
Born7 August 1894
Died28 January 1955 (aged 60)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Friedrich Hochbaum | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 August 1894 |
| Died | 28 January 1955 (aged 60) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1913–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 34th Infantry Division XVIII Army Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (10 October 1914) & 1st Class (5 August 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (3 July 1941) & 1st Class (21 August 1941)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 25 April 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 253[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 22 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 34. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 34. Infanterie-Division[4]
