Horst von Mellenthin

Horst von Mellenthin (31 July 1898 – 8 January 1977) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (22 August 1915)
 * 1st Class (29 May 1917)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 July 1943)
 * 1st Class (26 July 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (25 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 10 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 205. Infanterie-Division
 * 815th Oak Leaves on 4 April 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 205. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (20 September 1944 and 27 December 1944)