Werner Marcks

Werner Marcks (17 July 1896 – 28 July 1967) was a German general who commanded several panzer divisions during World War II. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (28 May 1915)
 * 1st Class (22 February 1918)
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (16 October 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (11 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 2 February 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Kampfgruppe Marcks
 * 593rd Oak Leaves on 21 September 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Panzer Division
 * Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare