Hans-Jürgen Schreiber

Hans-Jürgen Schreiber (10 May 1916 – 28 August 1981) was a highly decorated Major 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 (13 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (23 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (28 August 1941)
 * in Silver (17 September 1941)
 * in Gold (2 April 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (1 September 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (6 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 January 1943 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 4./Divisions-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 22