Hans Koeppen
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Hans Friedrich Wilhelm Hugo Koeppen | |
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| Born | July 31, 1876 |
| Died | July 10, 1948 (aged 71) Berlin, Germany |
| Occupation | Army Officer |
Hans Friedrich Wilhelm Hugo Koeppen (July 31, 1876, in Minden – July 10, 1948, in Berlin) was an officer in the Prussian army, the German Reichswehr, and a participant in the first car race around the world.
He joined the 2nd Westphalian Infantry Regiment, and in 1894 was promoted to second lieutenant. He rose through the ranks and became a full colonel in October 1939, and major general in April 1944, shortly before retiring.
