Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary
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| Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1914 Dresden |
| Died | 3 December 1995 (aged 81) Freiburg im Breisgau |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Commands held | Panzer-Füsilier-Regiments "Großdeutschland" |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary (13 January 1914 – 3 December 1995) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary was captured by Soviet troops in February 1945 and was held until 1953.
Awards and decorations [edit]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- German Cross in Gold (24 November 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
References [edit]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
