Karl-Lothar Schulz

Karl-Lothar Schulz (30 April 1907 – 26 September 1972) was a German paratroop general of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

Karl-Lothar Schulz
Born	(1907-04-30)30 April 1907 Königsburg, German Empire
Died	26 September 1972(1972-09-26) (aged 65) Wiesbaden, West Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Luftwaffe
Service years	1924–45
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Awards

• Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (12 May 1940) & 1st Class (12 May 1940)^[1]
• German Cross in Gold on 26 February 1942 as Major in the III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1^[2]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
  • Knight' Cross on 24 May 1940 as Hauptmann and commander of the III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1^[3]
  • 459th Oak Leaves on 20 April 1944 as Oberst and commander of the Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1^[3]
  • 112th Swords on 18 November 1944 as Oberst and leader of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division^[3]