Ernst Haccius

Ernst Haccius (11 December 1893 – 11 February 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 46. Infanterie-Division. 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. Ernst Haccius was killed 11 February 1943 in the Caucasus, he was posthumously promoted to the rank of Generalleutnant and awarded the Knight's Cross.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Crimea Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class
 * German Cross in Gold (27 October 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 April 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 46. Infanterie-Division