Paul Schultz

Paul Schultz (30 October 1891 – 15 September 1964) was a Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Paul Schultz was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Kuban Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (18 October 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 3 September 1942 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 308
 * 284th Oak Leaves on 26 August 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 308