Hans Kissel
Hans Kissel was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World [War II]. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the [Iron Cross]. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Honour Cross of [the World War 1914/1918]
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- * in Black or Silver
- Eastern [Front Medal]
- German Cross in Gold
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 683