Hans Becker (officer)

Hans Becker (30 May 1914 – 15 January 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (3 June 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 November 1940 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 2./Infanterie-Regiment 116