Franz-Joseph Schulze
German general (1918–2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franz-Joseph Schulze (18 September 1918 – 31 January 2005) was a German general who was the Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Central Europe (NATO). During World War II, he served in the Luftwaffe and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Franz-Joseph Schulze | |
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| Born | 18 September 1918 |
| Died | 31 January 2005 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service | Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Army (Bundeswehr) |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 6th Panzergrenadier Division Joint Force Command Brunssum |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 November 1944 as Oberleutnant and Chef of the 3./Flak-Sturm-Regiment 241[1]
- Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Commander of the Legion of Merit
References
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