Hermann Begemann

Hermann Begemann (23 February 1896 – 4 July 1965) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Hermann Begemann was captured by Soviet troops after the Battle of Stalingrad, he was held until 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (11 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 December 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 132