Peter Körte

Peter Körte (26 June 1896 – 13 January 1947) 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. Peter Körte was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Demyansk Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (5 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1943 as Oberst and commander of Füsilier-Regiment 26