Career
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. Iron Cross (1914).
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Richard Kotz
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Achievements
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Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class 1st Class Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross on 3 May 1918 as deputy officer in the 4. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Eastern Front Medal German Cross in Gold (13 January 1943) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 October 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 389.
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Born
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Died
June 8, 1960 (aged 73) -
Nationality
United States