Erich Lorenz
Erich Lorenz was a highly decorated Oberst of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht who commanded the 85. InfanterieDivision during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, and its higher grade Oak Leaves designation, were awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery, or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold, one of only 631 such decorations awarded during World War II.
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