Kurt Herzog
German general (1889–1948)
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Kurt Herzog (27 March 1889, Quedlinburg – 8 May 1948) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. A war criminal, Herzog surrendered to the Soviet troops in May 1945 and died in captivity on 8 May 1948.
Born27 March 1889
Died8 May 1948 (aged 59)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Branch
German ArmyKurt Herzog | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1889 |
| Died | 8 May 1948 (aged 59) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Service years | 1907–1945 |
Rank | General der Artillerie |
| Commands | 291st Infantry Division XXXVIII Army Corps |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (26 October 1914) & 1st Class (6 November 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (10 September 1939) & 1st Class (29 September 1939)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 18 October 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 291. Infanterie-Division[2]
- Oak Leaves on 12 January 1945 as General der Artillerie and commander of XXXVIII.Armeekorps[3]
