Hans Büntemeyer

Hans Büntemeyer (3 April 1914 – 17 March 1945) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Hans Büntemeyer was killed on 17 March 1945 near Zinten, East Prussia. He was posthumously promoted to Major der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * German Cross in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 399