Alwin Wolz

Alwin Wolz
Born22 September 1897
Died15 September 1978(1978-09-15) (aged 80)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
RankGeneralmajor
Commands3rd Flak Division
Battles / warsDefense of the Reich
Bombing of Hamburg
AwardsKnight'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.

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.

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