Johann Sinnhuber (27 March 1887 – 23 October 1979)[1] was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXXII Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Johann Sinnhuber | |
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Born | Wilkoschen, East Prussia, Prussia, German Empire | 27 March 1887
Died | 23 October 1979 | (aged 92)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Commands | 28th Infantry Division 28th Jäger Division LXXXII. Armeekorps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
edit- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 July 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 28. Infanterie-Division [2]
References
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editBibliography
edit- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.