Johannes Hölz
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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.
Awards and decorations
References
- Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 190.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Military offices |
Preceded by
Generalmajor Helmut Staedke |
Chief of Staff of the 9. Armee
30 November 1944 – 29 April 1945 |
Succeeded by
None |
| Persondata |
| Name |
Hoelz, Johannes |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
German General and Knight's Cross recipients |
| Date of birth |
2 July 1906 |
| Place of birth |
Münsingen, Germany |
| Date of death |
29 April 1945 |
| Place of death |
near the Elbe River |