About Harald Schultz
Lived 1895 – 1957 (aged 61). Harald Schultz was a Latvian military personnel.
Harald Schultz (; 10 November 1895 – 15 March 1957) was a German general during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Schultz surrendered to the Soviet forces in the Courland Pocket in 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 21 February 1944 as Oberst in Artillerie-Regiment 205 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 24. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Harald Schultz?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1895–1957)
When was Harald Schultz born?
Harald Schultz was born on 10 November 1895 in Riga.
When did Harald Schultz die?
Harald Schultz died on 15 March 1957 in Lübeck.
What was Harald Schultz's occupation?
Harald Schultz was a military personnel.
What nationality was Harald Schultz?
Harald Schultz was Latvian.
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