Oskar Freiherr von Hohenhausen

Oskar Freiherr von Hohenhausen und Hochhaus (15 February 1905 – 26 February 1970) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * West Wall Medal (20 March 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (25 September 1941)
 * in Silver (16 April 1944)
 * in Gold (5 June 1943)
 * General Assault Badge (30 September 1941)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (20 September 1941)
 * Crusade Against Communism (Cruciada împotriva comunismului, Romania, 9 June 1942)
 * Order of the Star of Romania with Swords (16 June 1942)
 * Officer of the Order of the Crown of Romania with Swords (16 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 May 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 9