Hermann Niehoff

Hermann Niehoff was a German general during World War II. In 1944, he was a lieutenant general and commander of Heeresgebiet Sudfrankreich facing the US/French invasion of southern France. From 2 March 1945, he was the garrison commander of Fortress Breslau during the Battle of Breslau, which he surrendered to the Soviet 6th Army on 6 May 1945.

Awards

Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
German Cross in Gold on 6 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Infanterie-Regiment 464
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
* Knight's Cross on 15 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 371. Infanterie-Division
* 764th Oak Leaves on 5 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 371. Infanterie-Division

Niehoff was nominated for Swords in 1945 as commander of Breslau. No evidence of the award can be found in the German Federal Archives. The Association of Knight's Cross Recipients only assumes that the Swords were awarded. According to Niehoff's testimony he was nominated by Gauleiter Karl Hanke.