Hans Korte (general)

Hans Korte
Born 16 December 1899
Died 8 April 1990 (aged 90)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held Kampfgeschwader 55
13. Luftwaffen-Feld-Division
1st Parachute Division
2.(Torpedo)/Flieger-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans Korte (16 December 1899 – 8 April 1990) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Korte surrendered to the British troops in May 1945 and was interned until October 1947.

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