| Werner Schulze | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Papa Schulze" |
| Born | 15 January 1895 Calbe |
| Died | 3 November 1966 (aged 71) Stuttgart |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1913 - 1923 1935 - 1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor der Reserves |
| Commands held | 329. Infanterie-Division 131. Infanterie-Division 14. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Werner Schulze (15 January 1895 – 3 November 1966) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Werner Schulze was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1948.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Dr. Johannes Mayer |
Commander of 329. Infanterie-Division 16 July 1944 - 20 October 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Konrad Menkel |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Friedrich Weber |
Commander of 131. Infanterie-Division 28 October 1944 - March 1945 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
| Preceded by Oberst Kirch |
Commander of 14. Infanterie-Division March 1945 - April 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
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