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Hermann Balck | |
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Born | Danzig, German Empire | 7 December 1893
Died | 29 November 1982 Asperg, West Germany | (aged 88)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service | German Army |
Years of service | 1913–45 |
Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
Commands | 11th Panzer Division Großdeutschland Division XIV Panzer Corps XXXXVIII Panzer Corps 4th Panzer Army Army Group G 6th Army |
Battles / wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds |
Relations | William Balck (father) |
Georg Otto Hermann Balck (7 December 1893 – 29 November 1982) was a highly decorated officer of the German Army who served in both World War I and World War II, rising to the rank of General der Panzertruppe.