Hans Ender

Hans Ender (6 August 1910 – 11 January 1993) 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. Hans Ender joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1970 as an Oberst der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 545