Hans-Wilhelm Albers

Hans-Wilhelm Albers (12 June 1914 – 4 June 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans-Wilhem Albers died on 4 June 1944 in a field hospital in Rieti, Italy. He was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * General Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold on 21 August 1942 as Hauptmann in the 1./schwere Aufklärungs-Abteilung 408 (motorized)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Artillerie-Regiment 1 "Afrika"
 * Ärmelband Afrika