Franz-Joseph Schulze Military person

Franz-Joseph Schulze (18 September 1918 – 31 January 2005) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Franz-Joseph Schulze was captured by British forces in April 1945 and was held until October 1945. He joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1979 as a General.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 18, 1918
Birth place	Germany , Salzkotten
Date of death	January 31, 2005
Place of death	Bonn , Germany

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allegiance	(to 1945)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	World War II
military branch	Luftwaffe Bundeswehr
military command	Joint Force Command Brunssum 6th Panzergrenadier Division
service start	1937
service end	1937