- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Generalmajor (Brigadier)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur 33.Infanterie-Division
- Awarded on:
- August 15th, 1940
The following wartime excerpt (dated 30.08.1940) describes why Sintzenich received the Knight’s Cross…
“Generalmajor Sintzenich and his troops captured and held the Loire bridges at Orleans. This was a decisive success, one made possible by the dedication that the General displayed in such a bold action.”