Johannes Hölz
Johannes Hölz (2 July 1906 – 29 April 1945) 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. Johannes Hölz was killed on 29 April 1945 during the retreat of 9. Armee during the Battle of Halbe.
Johannes Hölz | |
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| Born | 2 July 1906 Münsingen |
| Died | 29 April 1945 (aged 38) near the Elbe River |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (5 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 October 1944 as Oberst i.G. and Chief of the General Staff of LV. Armeekorps[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 190.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
External links
- Johannes Hölz @ Axis Biographical Research at the Wayback Machine (archived January 31, 2011)
- Lexikon der Wehrmacht
- World War 2 Awards.com
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Helmut Staedke |
Chief of Staff of the 9. Armee 30 November 1944 – 29 April 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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