Wolfgang Lange (general)

Wolfgang Lange (1 June 1898 – 10 February 1988) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht 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. Wolfgang Lange was captured on 15 April 1945 by American troops in the Ruhr Pocket. He was released in October 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of Korpsabteilung C