Gerhard Franz
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Gerhard Paul Franz (26 February 1902 – 24 December 1975) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born26 February 1902
Died24 December 1975 (aged 73)
Allegiance
German Empire )
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire )
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranchReichswehr
Army
Army
Gerhard Franz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1902 |
| Died | 24 December 1975 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | German Empire ) Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Reichswehr Army |
| Service years | 1919–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 256. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 2nd Class
- Sudetenland Medal
- Iron Cross (1939), 2nd and 1st Class
- 2nd Class on 29 September 1939
- 1st Class on 29 May 1940
- Eastern Front Medal
- Medal for the Italo-German campaign in Africa
- Africa Cuff Band
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant i. G. and Chief of Operations (Ia) of the 29. Infanterie-Division [1]
- German Cross in Gold on 14 February 1944 as Oberst i. G. and Chief of the General Staff of the XXXXII. Armeekorps
