Gerhard Engel

Gerhard Michael Engel (13 April 1906 – 9 December 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gerhard Engel was captured by American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Anschluss Medal (21 November 1938)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 February 1944)
 * 1st Class (23 May 1944)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Order of St. Sava 3rd Class (28 July 1939)
 * Order of the Crown of Italy Officer (14 July 1938)
 * Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Officer (14 July 1938)
 * Order of the Crown (Romania) (7 June 1940)
 * Order of the Cross of Liberty 2nd class with Swords
 * German Cross in Silver (16 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 4 July 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Füsilier-Regiment 27
 * 679th Oak Leaves on 11 December 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 12. Volksgrenadier-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (26 November 1944)