Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Sturmbannfuhrer | Years of service 1939–45 Name Gottlieb Renz Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Wound Badge in Silver
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver Died January 3, 1945, Bitche, France Unit 6th SS Mountain Division Nord | ||
Gottlieb Renz (12 September 1911 – 3 January 1945) was a Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He 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.
Gottlieb Renz was the commander of the 6th SS Schutzen Battalion (Panzer Grenadier), 6th SS Gebirgs Division Nord when he was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 12 August 1944, serving in the Northern Front in Finland.
Renz did not survive the war as he was killed in action during Operation Nordwind on 3 January 1945.
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