Karl Lorenz

Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Karl Lorenz was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (24 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (25 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (2 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 December 1942 as Major and commander of Pionier-Battalion "Großdeutschland"
 * 395th Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland