NIEHOFF Hermann ~NEW Niehoff, Hermann (General der Infanterie) *April 3rd, 1897 (Papenburg/Lower Saxony, Germany) +November 5th, 1980 (Riegsee/Bavaria, Germany) Knights Cross: June 15th, 1944 As: Generalleutnant Kommandeur, 371. Infanterie-Division, XXIV. Armee-Korps, 1. Panzer-Armee, Heeresgruppe Nordukraine Awarded for the leadership of his Division during March 1944, beginning on 04.03.1944. In the time period 05-07.03.1944 his Division pulled back from its position on the line Masepinzy—Ignatewka—Lypjatin to the Bug river. Here they defended near Chmelnik, Kurilowka and Alexandriwka during the time period 08-16.03.1944. In all this time Niehoff’s energy and drive were crucial for the fighting of the Division. 3143rd Award. Oakleaves: March 5th, 1945 As: Generalleutnant Kommandeur, 371. Infanterie-Division, 17. Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte On 16.02.1945 the Soviets began a major offensive against the German line stretching from SE of Langlieben to Eichendorffmühl, with the 371. Infanterie-Division being the only German unit in its path. In the course of this attack Niehoff and his troops succeeded in warding off all Soviet attacks against the Reichsstraße 118 going north from Ratibor, some of these in close combat. Niehoff was awarded the Oakleaves for this action. 764th Award. Swords: April 26th, 1945 As: General der Infanterie Kommandant, Festung Breslau Awarded for his outstanding defense of Breslau in early 1945. Marshal Zhukov would say the following about him, “Niehoff was a brave man. He is one of the few who I genuinely do admire. In my experience of the war Niehoff has a place of honour.” 147th Award. Award numbering was based on the date of the awarding. Noevidence of the awarding in the Bundesarchiv. Price: $50.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card NEW "> other ways to buy