Kurt Brennecke

Kurt Brennecke (16 December 1891 – 30 December 1982) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXXIII. Armeekorps. 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. Kurt Brennecke was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in March 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (16 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (30 October 1915)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (30 January 1935)
 * Anschluss Medal (18 April 1939)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (28 September 1939)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 February 1942 as General der Infanterie and commander of XXXXIII. Armeekorps
 * Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany