Hans Teusen
German army general (1917-2011)
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Hans Teusen (26 July 1917 – 11 February 2011) was a German paratroop officer during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. After the war he joined the Bundeswehr of West Germany and achieved a general's rank.
Hans Teusen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1917 |
| Died | 11 February 2011 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany  West Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalmajor (Bundeswehr) |
| Commands | 12th Panzer Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (15 May 1940) & 1st Class (28 May 1940)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 June 1941 as Leutnant and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2[2]
- German Cross in Gold on 10 September 1944 as Hauptmann in the I./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 16[3]
- Officer Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1970
- Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1977
