About Karl Herzog
Lived 1906 – 1998 (aged 91). Karl Herzog was a German military personnel.
Karl Herzog (6 July 1906 – 25 January 1998) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Herzog surrendered to the Red Army in the course of the Soviet April 1945 Zemland Offensive. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955. Herzog joined the Bundeswehr in 1957 and retired in 1966 as a Generalmajor.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 April 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Heeres Sturm-Pionier-Brigade 627 (motorisiert)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Herzog?
German soldier and Knight's Cross recipients (1906-1998)
When was Karl Herzog born?
Karl Herzog was born on 6 July 1906 in Nuremberg.
When did Karl Herzog die?
Karl Herzog died on 25 January 1998 in Munich.
What was Karl Herzog's occupation?
Karl Herzog was a military personnel.
What nationality was Karl Herzog?
Karl Herzog was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Herzog. https://biography.guide/karl-herzog/
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