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Hans Graf von Sponeck

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German general (1888-1944)

Lived 1888 to 1944 · aged 56
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Hans Emil Otto Graf von Sponeck was a German general during World War II who was imprisoned for disobeying orders and later executed.

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Memorial block in Bremen; removed in 2015 because of Sponeck's role in the Holocaust and other atrocities[11]Memorial block in Bremen; removed in 2015 because of Sponeck's role in the Holocaust and other atrocities[11]

Awards 13

1940Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
1939Clasp to the Iron Cross
1918Wound Badge (1939) in Silver
1914Iron Cross 1st Class
1914Iron Cross 2nd Class
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Honorary Knight of the Order of St John
Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order
Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class
Lifesaving Medal
Military Merit Order (Bavaria) 4th Class
Knight Second class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion
War Merit Cross (Lippe)

Connected to Hans 6

Manfred von RichthofenAlso won War Merit Cross (Lippe)Hugo SperrleAlso won Knights 1st class of the Friedrich OrderOswald BoelckeAlso won Lifesaving MedalTheodor BusseAlso won Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd classOtto von StülpnagelAlso won Honorary Knight of the Order of St JohnRudolf SchmidtAlso won Clasp to the Iron Cross

About this person

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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1944 · aged 56
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16 languages

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