Heinz Polz

Heinz Polz (born 6 November 1916) was an Oberwachtmeister in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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.

Awards and decorations

 * West Wall Medal (16 January 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (3 November 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 February 1944)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (15 June 1942)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (25 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 December 1944 as Oberwachtmeister and gun squadron leader in Flak-Sturm-Regiment 241 (motorized)