Alwin Wolz | |
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Born | 22 September 1897 |
Died | 15 September 1978 | (aged 80)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | 3rd Flak Division |
Battles/wars | Defense of the Reich Bombing of Hamburg |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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.
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.