Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died October 13, 1944, Modlin Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–44 Name Gerhard Lotze Battles and wars World War II Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
German Cross in Gold
Close Combat Clasp in Silver
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Gerhard Lotze (21 May 1922 — 13 October 1944) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Gerhard Lotze was killed in action in Poland on the 13 October 1944, while in command of the 5th Company, II.Battalion, 10th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Westland. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross and promoted to Hauptsturmfuhrer.
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