Karl-Heinrich Schulz
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
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| Intro | German general and Knight's Cross recipient | |
| Places | Germany | |
| was | Military officer Soldier Officer | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 7 October 1906, Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany | |
| Death | 28 July 1986Dießen am Ammersee, Landsberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria (aged 79 years) |
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Biography
Karl-Heinrich Schulz (7 October 1906 – 28 July 1986) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl-Heinrich Schulz was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until December 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (27 July 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Generalmajor and Chef des Generalstabes (Chief of Staff) of Luftflotte 4