Hans Baindner

Hans Baindner (30 January 1924 – 9 May 2003) was a highly decorated Gefreiter 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 (1 March 1944)
 * 1st Class (2 April 1944)
 * 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 June 1944 as Gefreiter and machine-gunner in II. / Jäger-Regiment 228