Hermann Seitz

Hermann Seitz (19 April 1902 – 20 December 1942) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 (25 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 July 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (11 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 12 April 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20 (motorisiert)
 * 140th Oak Leaves on 31 October 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 63