Heinrich Püttcher

Heinrich Püttcher (1 April 1914 – 3 April 2003) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (23 August 1941)
 * General Assault Badge (12 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (12 August 1941)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (15 April 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and company leader in Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon 86