Hans Schmidt (general)

Hans Schmidt
Born(1895-03-14)14 March 1895
Bayreuth
Died28 November 1971(1971-11-28) (aged 76)
Weiden in der Oberpfalz
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service / branchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Years of service1914–45
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands68. Infanterie-Division
275. Infanterie-Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans Schmidt (14 March 1895 – 28 November 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.