Harald Schultz
German military personnel
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harald Schultz (Latvian: Haralds Šulcs; 10 November 1895 – 15 March 1957) was a German general during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Schultz surrendered to the Soviet forces in the Courland Pocket in 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Born10 November 1895
Died15 March 1957 (aged 61)
AllegianceRussian Empire
Latvia
Nazi Germany
Latvia
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Harald Schultz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 November 1895 |
| Died | 15 March 1957 (aged 61) |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Latvia Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Generalmajor |
| Commands | 24th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 21 February 1944 as Oberst in Artillerie-Regiment 205[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 24. Infanterie-Division[2]
