Klotz, Ludwig
- Date of birth:
- September 27th, 1895 (Augsburg/Bavaria, Germany)
- Date of death:
- February 14th, 1944 (Ljubenec/Russia, Soviet Union)
- Nationality:
- German (1933-1945, Third Reich)
Biography
Ludwig Klotz was killed in action on February 14th as Major der Reserve and Kommandeur III. / Grenadier-Regiment 423.
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)
- Unit:
- Chef 9. / Infanterie-Regiment 423
- Awarded on:
- July 4th, 1940
“Oberleutnant Ludwig Klotz penetrated into the forested terrain south of Nancy on the 22.06.1940 alongside 2 officers and 20 men of his Kompanie. Upon entering this area he confirmed that the woods were being used as an assembly area by 3 French infantry regiments (including black troops) and 2 artillery regiments. Despite determined French resistance, Oberleutnant Klotz proceeded to disarm these regiments with pistol in hand. This took place over the course of a four-hour period in numerous interconnected actions. Oberleutnant Klotz’s disarming of an entire enemy Division significantly contributed to the swift collapse of the French Mosel army.”
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major der Reserve (Major of Reserves)
- Unit:
- I. / Grenadier-Regiment 423
- Awarded on:
- December 5th, 1943
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