Fritz Polack

'''Dr. rer. pol. Fritz Polack''' (22 October 1892 – 6 April 1965) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (5 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (16 November 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (5 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 August 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 29 (motorized)

Oak Leaves
Fritz Polack was part of the "Italy Group" nominated to receive the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. The award was announced and confirmed by OB 10th Armee under the command of General der Panzertruppen Traugott Herr, who stated that he received approval to make the award after a telephone inquiry to HPA Traunstein. Polack was to have received his Oak Leaves on 30 April 1945.