Helwig Luz

Helwig Luz (28 June 1892 – 28 April 1980) 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
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 November 1941 as Oberst and commander of Schützen-Regiment 110