Heinrich Behrends

Heinrich Behrends (16 June 1916 – 10 May 2002) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 December 1944 as Unteroffizier and group leader in the 6./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5