Hermann von Borries

Hermann von Borries (13 October 1899 – 16 February 1943) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Hermann von Borries died in hospital at Porchow on 16 February 1943.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (3 January 1935)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (26 October 1939)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 May 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 46