Alwin Wolz (22 September 1897 – 15 September 1978) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 3rd Flak Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Alwin Wolz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 September 1897 |
| Died | 15 September 1978 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 3rd Flak Division |
| Battles/wars | Defense of the Reich Bombing of Hamburg |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wolz commanded the 3rd Flak Division between 1 May 1944 and 2 April 1945.[1]
Wolz was appointed combat commander of Hamburg on 15 April 1945. He surrendered the city to the British 7th Armoured Division on 3 May 1945.
Awards and decorations edit
- German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 June 1943 as Oberst and commander of Flak-Regiment 135 (mot.)[2]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "3rd Flak Division". German Order of Battle: 291st–999th Infantry Divisions, Named Infantry Divisions, and Special Divisions in World War II. Vol. 2. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734370.
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 366.
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.
