Hans Droste

Hans Droste (29 March 1915 – 13 July 1976) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 June 1941 as Leutnant and shock troops leader in the 7./Infanterie-Regiment 124