Ludwig Wolff (general)

Ludwig Wolff (3 April 1893 – 9 November 1968) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXIII. corps. 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. Ludwig Wolff was captured by American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (November 1914)
 * 1st Class (28 June 1917)
 * Knight's Cross of the Military Order of St. Henry (19 September 1916)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * Order of Michael the Brave
 * 3rd Class (8 May 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 8 February 1942 as Generalmajor in the 22 Infanterie-Division
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 26 May 1940 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 192
 * 100th Oak Leaves on 22 June 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 22 Infanterie-Division (Luftlande) 55