Gotthard Frantz (5 May 1888 – 21 January 1973) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Gotthard Frantz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 May 1888 |
| Died | 21 January 1973 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1907–21 1935–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 12th Flak Division 19th Flak Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards edit
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 19th Flak Division[1]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 155.
Bibliography edit
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
