Heinz Brandt (officer)

Heinz Brandt (17 December 1912 – 9 December 1996) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 May 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and company leader in Panzergrenadier-Regiment 103
 * Ärmelband Kurland