Hans Strippel

Hans Strippel (1 December 1912 – 26 November 1983) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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. Hans Strippel was credited with destroying 70 armoured vehicles during World War II.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (21 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (19 August 1941)
 * in Silver (22 January 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Panzer Badge in Silver (5 July 1941)
 * Class II for 25 (8 January 1944)
 * Class III for 50 (30 July 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 22 January 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in 2. / Panzer-Regiment 1''
 * 485th Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in 4. / Panzer-Regiment 1''