Hans Hüttig

German SS officer during WWII

Hans Hüttig - German SS officer during WWII
Born

April 5th, 1894
131 years ago

Died

1980
45 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as an SS officer during World War II, participating in various military operations. Played a role in the administrative and logistical support for the Nazi regime. Hüttig's involvement included various functions directly related to the SS and its operations, contributing to the mechanisms of the regime's policies.

Served in the SS during World War II

Involved in operations under the Nazi regime

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