Kurt Herzog

Kurt Herzog (27 March 1889, Quedlinburg – 8 May 1948) was a German general who commanded the 291. Infanterie Division 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. Kurt Herzog was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and died in captivity on 8 May 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (26 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (6 November 1916)
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry (17 March 1916)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (10 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (29 September 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 October 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 291. Infanterie-Division
 * 694th Oak Leaves on 12 January 1945 as General der Artillerie and commander of XXXVIII.Armeekorps
 * Ärmelband Kurland