Alexander Holle

Alexander Holle (27 February 1898 – 16 July 1978) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe 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. Alexander Holle was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (26 December 1916)
 * 1st Class (2 June 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Order of the Cross of Liberty 1st Class with Swords (23 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (11 May 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 as Oberstleutnant and Fliegerführer Nord