Karl Lorenz

Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a German general 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 of Nazi Germany.

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"
• Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"

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