Johannes Manitius

Johannes Manitius (12 May 1889 – 13 December 1950) was a 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (6 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (20 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 October 1942)
 * Cholm Shield (31 October 1942)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (3 December 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 April 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 386