Hans Michahelles

Hans Michahelles (18 May 1899 – 14 June 1975) was a highly decorated Konteradmiral in the Kriegsmarine 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. Hans Michahelles was captured by French troops in April 1945 and was held until 1950.

Awards

 * Cross of Honor (7 November 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * War Badge of the Coastal Artillery
 * Knight's Cross of the Order of St Alexander (20 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 April 1945 as Konteradmiral and Festungskommandant Girondemündung Norde