Karl Lorenz

Military Person

1904 – 1964

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Who was Karl Lorenz?

Karl Lorenz was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl Lorenz was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1946.

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Born
Jan 24, 1904
Hanau
Died
Oct 3, 1964
Bad Godesberg

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on July 23, 2013

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