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

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.