Richard Kotz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richard Kotz

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1886

Place of Birth: Waldau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Date of Death: 08-Jun-1960

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Richard Kotz

  • Richard Kotz (12 September 1886 – 8 June 1960) 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.
  • Richard Kotz was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until January 1947.

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