Friedrich Hochbaum
Friedrich Hochbaum was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Hochbaum surrendered to Soviet troops in May 1945 and died in captivity in January 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 25 April 1942 as Oberst in Infanterie-Regiment 253
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 22 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 34. Infanterie-Division
- * Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 34. Infanterie-Division