Hans Meier

Hans Meier (born 23 February 1918 in Holzminden) was a German officer during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub), an honor awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (6 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (23 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 30 September 1944 as Hauptmann and leader of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 74
 * (874th) Oak Leaves on 8 May 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 74