Hans-Werner Bartels

Hans-Werner Bartels (28 January 1910 – 2 December 1991) was a highly decorated Major der Reserves 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (27 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 January 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserves and commander of I. / Grenadier-Regiment 399