Gerhard Lemcke

Gerhard Lemcke (23 January 1913 – 19 May 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Gerhard Lemcke was captured by American troops in April 1945, and was released several weeks later.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 December 1939)
 * 1st Class (18 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (11 October 1941)
 * in Silver (3 January 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 November 1942)
 * Demyansk Shield (1 December 1943)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (2 April 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 June 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 January 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 89