Hans Jordan
German general in World War II (1892–1975)
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Hans Jordan (27 December 1892 – 20 April 1975) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.
Born27 December 1892
Died20 April 1975 (aged 82)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Hans Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1892 |
| Died | 20 April 1975 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | |
| Conflicts | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
World War II
Jordan was given command of the 9th Army on 20 May 1944. The Soviet offensive Operation Bagration began on 22 June 1944. In the northern sector the Soviet offensive the 1st Belorussian Front under the command of Colonel General Konstantin Rokossovsky breached the 9th Army defensive positions south and north of Babruysk. The city was encircled on 27 June 1944; Jordan was relieved of command on 26 June.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (23 September 1914) & 1st Class (15 April 1916)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 23 December 1943 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the VI. Armeekorps[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
