Wilhelm Hasse (general)
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Wilhelm Hasse (24 November 1894 – 21 May 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 17th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Hasse died on 21 May 1945 of wounds sustained earlier that month.
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Wilhelm Hasse | |
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Born | 24 November 1894 Neisse, Province of Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 21 May 1945(1945-05-21) (aged 50) Písek, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Unit | Army Group North |
Commands held | 30th Infantry Division II Army Corps 17th Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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