Hans-Georg Borck

Hans-Georg Borck (24 September 1921 – 8 May 2011) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Hans-Georg Borck was captured by American troops in April 1945 and released in November 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (4 July 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (2 July 1942)
 * in Silver (6 July 1943)
 * in Gold (8 December 1943)
 * 4 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * Two on 7 July 1942
 * One on 9 February 1943
 * One on 9 November 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (6 August 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (11 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef 3./Panzer-Pionier-Battalion 209