About Eduard Zorn
Lived 1901 – 1945 (aged 43). Eduard Zorn was a German military personnel.
Eduard Emil Karl Zorn (8 August 1901 – 4 February 1945) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Zorn was killed on 4 February 1945 in the Colmar Pocket. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor and awarded the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 December 1939) & 1st Class (28 May 1940)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 25 December 1944 as Oberst i.G. and commander of 189.Infanterie-Division 739th Oak Leaves on 16 February 1945 as Oberst i.G. and commander of 189.Infanterie-Division
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Who was Eduard Zorn?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Eduard Zorn born?
Eduard Zorn was born on 8 August 1901 in Munich.
When did Eduard Zorn die?
Eduard Zorn died on 4 February 1945 in Colmar.
What was Eduard Zorn's occupation?
Eduard Zorn was a military personnel.
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Eduard Zorn was German.
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