About Wilhelm Lorenz
Lived 1894 – 1943 (aged 48). Wilhelm Lorenz was a military personnel.
Wilhelm Lorenz (25 April 1894 – 2 January 1943) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Lorenz was wounded on 27 December 1942, and died from his wounds on 2 January 1943 in Demyansk, occupied Soviet Union. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 376
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Who was Wilhelm Lorenz?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894–1943)
When was Wilhelm Lorenz born?
Wilhelm Lorenz was born on 25 April 1894 in Wandsbek.
When did Wilhelm Lorenz die?
Wilhelm Lorenz died on 2 January 1943 in Demyansk.
What was Wilhelm Lorenz's occupation?
Wilhelm Lorenz was a military personnel.
What nationality was Wilhelm Lorenz?
Wilhelm Lorenz's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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