Hans Hanke

About

Remembered as a member of the Nazi regime's Waffen SS military force, this World War II soldier participated in the Axis Powers' Polish, French, Soviet, Balkans, and Belgian campaigns.

Before Fame

Before serving in the Allgemeine branch of the SS (and later in the Waffen-SS), he studied theology.

Trivia

The Nazi regime presented him with several military honors, including the German Cross in Gold and the Iron Cross.

Family Life

He grew up in Gleiwitz, Silesia (modern day Poland).

Associated With

He and Odilo Globocnik were both members of the Nazi SS during World War II.