Birth name Richard Henze Service/branch Heer Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 489 | Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Oberst of the Reserves Name Richard Henze | |
Born 3 September 1895
Herzog-Julius-Hutte near Goslar, Germany ( 1895-09-03 ) Died 15 September 1985(1985-09-15) (aged 90)
Braunschweig |
Richard Henze (3 September 1895 – 15 September 1985) was a highly decorated Oberst of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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