Hans Michaelis

Hans Michaelis(10 September 1910 – 26 May 2000) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst der Reserve in the Bundeswehr. 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
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (28 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 September 1943 as Major and leader of Grenadier-Regiment 184