Maximilian Jais

Maximilian Jais (4 March 1891 – 24 January 1957) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Maximilian Jais was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (21 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 April 1941)
 * 1st Class (26 April 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 July 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 141
 * Ärmelband Crete (1 June 1942)
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (11 June 1941)