Heinz Beutler

Heinz Beutler (23 December 1915 – 26 September 2010) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 (27 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (10 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (1 September 1942)
 * Panzer Badge (13 August 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 14 February 1945 as Oberleutnant and Chef of the 3. / Panzer-Regiment 2