Career
The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Viezenz was born in Göhlenau (Golińsk), Province of Lower Silesia He single handedly destroyed 21 enemy tanks with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or hand grenade. He was awarded four Tank Destruction Badges in Gold and one in Silver.
After World World War II Viezenz joined the Bundeswehr on April 1, 1956 and retired as Oberst on March 30, 1980.
He died in Cologne. Bibliography.