Gerhard Hein

Gerhard Hein (9 July 1916 – 6 June 2008) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (27 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Silver (15 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 3 September 1940 as Unteroffizier der Reserve and platoon leader in 10. / Infanterie-Regiment 209
 * 120th Oak Leaves on 6 September 1942 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of 5. / Infanterie-Regiment 209