Achim von Britzke

Achim von Britzke (21 January 1920 – 30 March 1945) 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. Achim von Britzke was killed on 30 March 1945 near Ittenbach, Germany.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (14 August 1941)
 * General Assault Badge (15 November 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (19 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (7 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Hauptmann and Chief of Panzerjäger-Sturmgeschütz-Kompanie 1299