Fritz Holzhäuer Military person

Friedrich-Wilhelm "Fritz" Holzhäuer (8 July 1902 – 14 December 1982) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht 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. Friedrich-Wilhelm Holzhäuer was captured by British forces in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 08, 1902
Birth place	Germany , Schwäbisch Gmünd
Date of death	December 14, 1982
Place of death	Germany , Kassel

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allegiance	(to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa World War II
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
service start	1923
service end	1945