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Johannes Hölz

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Johannes Holz

Rank
  
Generalmajor

Years of service
  
1936–45

Service/branch
  
Heer


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Died
  
29 April 1945(1945-04-29) (aged 38) near the Elbe River

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of Smolensk (1941) Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle of Kursk Operation Bagration Bobruysk Offensive Belostock Offensive Vistula–Oder Offensive Battle of the Seelow Heights Battle of Halbe

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Johannes Hölz (2 July 1906 – 29 April 1945) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Johannes Hölz was killed on 29 April 1945 during the retreat of 9. Armee during the Battle of Halbe.

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Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • German Cross in Gold (5 May 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 October 1944 as Oberst i.G. and Chief of the General Staff of LV. Armeekorps

    • References

    Johannes Hölz Wikipedia
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