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Horst Niemack

German military officer and equestrian (1909-1992) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83

Horst Niemack was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. Niemack later took command of the Panzer Lehr Division on 10 January 1945, succeeding General Fritz Bayerlein.

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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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From 1956 Niemack served as chairman of the Association of Knight's Cross Recipients (AKCR).

Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1992 · aged 83