Hans-Georg Benthack
German general
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Hans-Georg Benthack (2 March 1894 – 17 August 1973) was a general in the Wehrmacht (military) of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Born2 March 1894
Hamburg
Died17 August 1973 (aged 79)
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Nazi GermanyBranchGerman Army (Wehrmacht)
Hans-Georg Benthack | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1894 Hamburg |
| Died | 17 August 1973 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Service years | 1914–1919 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | Festungs-Division Kreta |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of Festungs-Division Kreta[1][Note 1]
Notes
- Unlawful presentation of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to Hans-Georg Benthack by the Dönitz Government after 8 May 1945. This can be verified by the radio communication dated on 21 May 1945. The presentation date was backdated by Walther-Peer Fellgiebel.[2]
