Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1939

Had already received the Iron Cross 2nd Class on July 27th, 1916.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 12th, 1940

Had already received the Iron Cross 1st Class on January 27th, 1918.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110, 11. Panzer-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

March 2nd, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110, 11. Panzer-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

August 18th, 1943

1956th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 110, 11. Panzer-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

January 15th, 1944

Awarded for distinguishing himself during the operations of the 11. Panzer-Division south of Cherkassy in the time period November-December 1943.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Generalmajor (Brigadier)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Gruppe Henze, 21. Feld-Division (L), Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

January 21st, 1945

At the beginning of the battle of Courland, on the 23.12.1944, the Soviets managed to penetrate deeply into the combat area of the 21. Feld-Division (L) south of Dzukste following heavy artillery preparation. On the next day the Soviets continued their attack against the centre of the Division’s front with 6 rifle divisions and the bulk of a tank corps. Recognizing the danger of a breakthrough, Generalmajor Henze ordered a counterattack into the flank of the Soviet assault formation. This counterthrust managed to succeed with the support of Sturmgeschütze, and a new defensive line was formed. Soviet losses amounted to 90 tanks, 3 assault guns and 5 artillery pieces.

Henze would receive the Oakleaves for this action.
709th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)