Hans Schmidt (general)
Hans Schmidt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1895 Bayreuth |
| Died | 28 November 1971 (aged 76) Weiden in der Oberpfalz |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 68. Infanterie-Division 275. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.