Heinz Angelmaier

Heinz Angelmaier (born 22 July 1918) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserve 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Angelmaier was captured by American forces at the end of the war and released shortly after.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (24 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * General Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (27 January 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold on 12 October 1943 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves in the 3./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 203
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and leader of the Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 279