Hermann Balck

German general (1893-1982) · Germany · On the map · Died at 88

Georg Otto Hermann Balck was a highly decorated officer of the German Army who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General der Panzertruppe.

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1st Panzer Division crossing a pontoon bridge on the Meuse near Sedan, 1940.

Balck in command vehicle in Greece, April 1941

Awards

Wound Badge (1918) in Gold1918

Military Merit Cross III. Class

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds

House Order of Hohenzollern

Military Merit Order (Bavaria)

Military Merit Cross

Clasp to the Iron Cross

Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

Wehrmacht Long Service Award

Order of Bravery

About this person

Country

Germany

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1893 to 1982 · aged 88