Schulz, Ludwig
- Date of birth:
- August 4th, 1896 (Lissa/Posen, Germany)
- Date of death:
- December 10th, 1966 (Mülheim an der Ruhr/Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany)
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
Promotions:
June 17th, 1915: Gefreiter;
August 27th, 1915: Unteroffizier der Reserve;
December 21st, 1915: Vizefeldwebel der Reserve
August 31st, 1916: Leutnant der Reserve;
September 30th, 1920: Leutnant;
February 1st, 1935: Hauptmann;
August 1st, 1937: Major;
July 19th, 1940: Oberstleutnant
April 1st, 1942: Oberst
October 1st, 1944: Generalmajor.
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1939 Spange zum Eisernes Kreuz 2er Klasse 1914
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- May 14th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- May 23rd, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- July 8th, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major (Squadron Leader)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, I. Gruppe, Kampfgeschwader 76, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- August 16th, 1940
“Major Schulz and his Kampfgruppe achieved successes of exceptional importance during the battles in Belgium and France. Among the Geschwader’s greatest feats included the destruction of the airfields at Hirson and Sisonne, the bombing of the railway facilities south of Hirson and the attacks against the harbour and ships at Dunkirk. In all this time the Gruppe commander repeatedly inspired his men to even greater achievements through a combination of his personal offensive spirit, courage and great tactical acumen. His own personal example during the execution of long-range bombing missions led to significant successes in strikes against columns and airfields.”
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Generalmajor (Air Commodore)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur, Kampfgruppe, Luftkriegsschule 5, Luftwaffe
- Awarded on:
- February 19th, 1945
On 26.01.1945 the Soviets succeeded in seizing the village of Märzdorf, which was located west of the Oder along the road to Ohlau. Due to the importance of this road connection, Generalmajor Schulz moved to counterattack and retake the village. Despite having only four companies of infantry from his Luftkriegsschule 5 and a dozen old Panzers, they succeeded in capturing Märzdorf back from the Soviets and throwing them back across the Oder. In doing so they prevented the Soviets from reinforcing their bridgehead across the river, and in recognition of this achievement Schulz would receive the Oakleaves to his Knight's Cross.
747th Award.
747th Award.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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