Werner Hühner

Werner Hühner (13 August 1886 – 10 February 1966) was a general in the armed forces of Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Werner Hühner
Born13 August 1886
Died19 February 1966(1966-02-19) (aged 79)
Allegiance Germany
Service/branchArmy (Wehrmacht)
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held8th Panzer Division
61st Infantry Division
416th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 196.

Bibliography

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Erich Brandenberger
Commander of 8th Panzer Division
8 December 1941 – 28 January 1942
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Erich Brandenberger
Preceded by
Generalmajor Franz Scheidies
Commander of 61st Infantry Division
7 April 1942 – 1 February 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Günther Krappe
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Hans Brabänder
Commander of 416th Infantry Division
1 June 1943 – 1 July 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Kurt Pflieger
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