About Karl Lorenz
Lived 1904 – 1964 (aged 60). Karl Lorenz was a German military officer.
Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded the Panzer Division Grossdeutschland. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (23 September 1939) & 1st Class (24 June 1940) German Cross in Gold on 2 January 1942 as Major in Pionier-Battalion 290 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 17 December 1942 as Major and commander of Pionier-Battalion "Großdeutschland" Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"
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Who was Karl Lorenz?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Karl Lorenz born?
Karl Lorenz was born on 24 January 1904 in Hanau.
When did Karl Lorenz die?
Karl Lorenz died on 3 October 1964 in Bad Godesberg.
What was Karl Lorenz's occupation?
Karl Lorenz was a military officer.
What nationality was Karl Lorenz?
Karl Lorenz was German.
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