Gerhard Matzky
WW2 German army general (1894-1983)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerhard Matzky (19 March 1894 – 9 June 1983) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Matzky joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and served until 1960.
Died9 June 1983 (aged 89)
BranchGerman Army
Bundeswehr
Bundeswehr
Gerhard Matzky | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1894 |
| Died | 9 June 1983 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Branch | German Army Bundeswehr |
| Service years | 1912–1945 1956–1960 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 21st Infantry Division XXVIII Army Corps XXVI Army Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Bundeswehr Chairman of the Association of German soldiers |
As a colonel, he was the German military attaché to Japan from 1938 to 1940.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 21. Infanterie-Division[1]
- Grand Merit Cross with Star of the Federal Republic of Germany (April 1967); previously Cross of Merit (1960)[citation needed]
