Hans-Georg Benthack

Hans-Georg Benthack (2 March 1894 – 17 August 1973) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (27 May 1917)
 * 1st Class (4 May 1919)
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg (20 July 1916)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (20 November 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (5 June 1940)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (4-year Service Medal): 1 April 1937.
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of Festungs-Division Kreta