Karl Lorenz

Karl Lorenz (24 January 1904 – 3 October 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded the Panzer Division Grossdeutschland. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (23 September 1939) & 1st Class (24 June 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold on 2 January 1942 as Major in Pionier-Battalion 290
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 December 1942 as Major and commander of Pionier-Battalion "Großdeutschland"
 * Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"