Background
HENN, Walter was born on December 20, 1912 in Reichenberg/Bez. Dresden. Son of Karl Henn and Hedwig Bretschneider.
HENN, Walter was born on December 20, 1912 in Reichenberg/Bez. Dresden. Son of Karl Henn and Hedwig Bretschneider.
Degree in civil engineering, Technology University, Dresden, Germany, 1935. Doctor Ing, Technology University, Dresden, Germany, 1937. Diploma in architect, Academy Arts, Dresden, Germany, 1937.
Doctor Ing (honorary)(honorary), Technology University, Vienna, 1976. Doctorate in Engineering (honorary)(honorary), Technology University, Dresden, 1995.
Professor, of Bldg, and Industrial Construction, Technische Hochschule, Dresden 1946, Technische Hochschule, Braunschweig 1953. Founder and director of first inst. for industrial construction in Germany 1957. Professional.
Deutsche Wissenschaftsrat 1969. Numerous comms., working parties etc. Mainz Academy, Braunschweig Scientific Society.
Married Hilde Leistner, 1938 (deceased 1995). Children: Karin, Adelheid, Volker, Gunter, Ursula.