Hermann Lang (Wehrmacht officer)

Hermann Lang (23 December 1915 – 18 September 1990) was a highly decorated Major 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 (15 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (30 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 September 1943)
 * in Silver (29 January 1944)
 * in Gold (27 August 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (25 July 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (2 August 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (2 November 1943)
 * Crimea Shield (23 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (1 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Rittmeister and commander of Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 68