Karl Lorenz

Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the Panzer Division Grossdeutschland. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

Awards and decorations

• Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (23 September 1939) & 1st Class (24 June 1940)
• German Cross in Gold on 2 January 1942 as Major in Pionier-Battalion 290
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
  • Knight's Cross on 17 December 1942 as Major and commander of Pionier-Battalion "Großdeutschland"
  • 395th Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"

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• Fellgiebel 2000, p. 242.
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