Hans Gradl

Hans Gradl (8 December 1903 – 10 March 1980) was a highly decorated 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 November 1941 as Major and commander of the I./Panzer-Regiment 39