Karl Koetz
German Officer
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Karl Koetz (8 February 1908 – 11 June 1977) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.[1]
Karl Koetz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 February 1908 |
| Died | 11 June 1977 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 349th Infantry Division 21st Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (13 June 1940) & 1st Class (1 July 1941)[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 2 October 1941 as Hauptmann and commander of II. / Infanterie-Regiment 46[1]
- Oak Leaves on 1 January 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 185[3]
