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Dipl.-Ing. Ernst Hammer | |
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Born | 20 October 1884 Falkenau an der Eger, Egerland, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 2 December 1957 73) Vienna, Austria | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service | Army |
Years of service | 1903–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands | 75. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 190 190. Infanterie-Division |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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