Alwin Wolz

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(1978-09-15) (aged 80)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	3rd Flak Division
Conflicts	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

• 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]