Heinrich Gaedcke

Ludwig Heinrich Gaedcke (16 January 1905 – 21 December 1992) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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. Heinrich Gaedcke was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

He commanded the new Bundeswehr's 11th Panzergrenadier Division from 1959 to 1960.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold on 7 March 1942 as Major im Generalstab in the 25. Infanterie-Division (motorized)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 April 1944 as Oberst im Generalstab and Chief of the Generalstab of XI. Armeekorps