Günther Drange

Günther Georg Drange (14 March 1897 – 18 June 1970) was a highly decorated Oberst 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

 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (26 February 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (21 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1941 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 428