Hans Jordan

Hans Jordan (27 December 1892 – 20 April 1975) was a German general during World War II.

He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.

Jordan was given command of the 9th Army on 20 May 1944.

The Soviet offensive Operation Bagration began on 22 June 1944.

In the northern sector the Soviet offensive the 1st Belorussian Front under the command of Colonel General Konstantin Rokossovsky breached the 9th Army defensive positions south and north of Babruysk.