Werner Goeritz

Werner Goeritz (9 March 1892 – 27 May 1958) 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. Werner Goeritz was taken prisoner in May 1945 and was released in June 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords (19 October 1914)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 November 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 291. Infanterie-Division