Heinz Allersmeier

Heinz Allersmeier (24 March 1917 – 23 March 2001) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 November 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold on 27 March 1944 as Hauptmann of the Reserves in the II./Grenadier-Regiment 189
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Major der Reserve and commander of Feldersatz-Bataillon 181