Werner Schulze

Werner Schulze (15 January 1895 – 3 November 1966) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Werner Schulze was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (2 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 1 March 1942 as Major der Reserves and commander of II./Infanterie-Regiment 510
 * 557th Oak Leaves on 23 August 1944 as Oberst der Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 551