Wilhelm Drewes

Wilhelm Drewes (26 May 1907 – 14 July 1982) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 27 October 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13
 * 458th Oak Leaves on 20 April 1944 as Major and commander of I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13