Hanns Becker

Hanns Becker (29 December 1904 – 17 August 1965) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hanns Becker was captured by American troops in May 1945 during the Battle of Halbe.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (27 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (11 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 August 1944 as Major der Reserve and commander of Ost-Battalion 439