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.

Born2 July 1906

Münsingen, German Empire

Died29 April 1945(1945-04-29) (aged 38)

near the Elbe River, Germany

Allegiance Nazi Germany

BranchArmy

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Johannes Hölz
Born	2 July 1906 Münsingen, German Empire
Died	29 April 1945(1945-04-29) (aged 38) near the Elbe River, Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Service years	1936–45
Rank	Generalmajor
Conflicts	World War II Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of Smolensk (1941) Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle of Kursk Operation Bagration Bobruysk Offensive Belostock Offensive Vistula–Oder Offensive Battle of the Seelow Heights Battle of Halbe
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other work	Police officer

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