Adolf Trowitz
German general during World War II
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Adolf Eduard Trowitz (24 September 1893 – 3 January 1978) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany for successful military leadership.
Born24 September 1893
Died3 January 1978 (aged 84)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranch
ArmyAdolf Eduard Trowitz | |
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| Born | 24 September 1893 |
| Died | 3 January 1978 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 122. Infanterie-Division 332. Infanterie-Division 57. Infanterie-Division |
Conflicts | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Trowitz surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet July 1944 Bobruysk Offensive (part of Operation Bagration). Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold (8 June 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 February 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 57. Infanterie-Division [1]
