Heinrich-Walter Bronsart von Schellendorff

Heinrich-Walter Wilhelm Ernst Wiwigens Konrad Bronsart von Schellendorff (21 September 1906 – 12 September 1944) 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 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. Heinrich-Walter Bronsart von Schellendorff was killed on 12 September 1944 near Château-Salins, France. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (11 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (21 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (24 May 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 10 September 1943 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13
 * 394th Oak Leaves on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13