Albert Henze

Military Person

1894 – 1979

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Who was Albert Henze?

Albert Henze was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Albert Henze was captured in 1945 in the Courland Pocket and was not released until 1955.

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Born
Aug 7, 1894
Kirchhain
Died
Mar 31, 1979
Ingolstadt

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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