Hans Austen
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Hans Austen
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| Born | 27 July 1918 Münster |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Wuppertal |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1937–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | II./Grenadier-Regiment 487 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Wilhelm Klemens Viktor Maria Austen (27 July 1918 – 24 January 1994) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (15 March 1942)[1]
- Eastern Front Medal (20 August 1942)[1]
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (4 September 1941)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 14 April 1943 as Hauptmann in the II./Grenadier-Regiment 487[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 December 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 487[3][4]
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