Alfons Hitter
Alfons Hitter was a German general during World War II who commanded the 206th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the [Iron Cross| Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves] of Nazi Germany.
Hitter surrendered to Soviet forces in 1944 during Operation Bagration when his division was encircled at Vitebsk. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held in prison for eleven years, joining the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 15 December 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 206. Infanterie-Division
- Knight's Cross of the [Iron Cross with Oak Leaves]
- * Knight's Cross on 14 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 178
- * 488th Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 206. Infanterie-Division