Otto Hielscher

Otto Hielscher (5 March 1916 – 25 March 1980) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 (29 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (15 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (28 March 1942)
 * in Silver (8 October 1943)
 * General Assault Badge (7 June 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (5 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 August 1944 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 5./Artillerie-Regiment 168