Albert Henze
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
About Albert Henze
Lived 1894 – 1979 (aged 84). Albert Henze was a German military officer and lieutenant general.
Albert Henze (7 August 1894 – 31 March 1979) was a general who commanded several divisions 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. Henze surrendered to the Soviet forces in the Courland Pocket and was held as a war criminal in the Soviet Union until 1955.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (27 July 1916) & 1st Class (27 January 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (2 October 1939) & 1st Class (12 July 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 15 January 1944 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110 709th Oak Leaves on 21 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of Gruppe Henze (FeldDiv 21 (L))
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Who was Albert Henze?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1979)
When was Albert Henze born?
Albert Henze was born on 7 August 1894 in Kirchhain.
When did Albert Henze die?
Albert Henze died on 31 March 1979 in Ingolstadt.
What was Albert Henze's occupation?
Albert Henze was a military officer and lieutenant general.
What nationality was Albert Henze?
Albert Henze was German.
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