Heinrich Hogrebe

Heinrich Hogrebe (22 June 1913 – 25 June 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Heinrich Hogrebe was a notable forester who helped to create the Arboretum Burgholz.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (14 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 August 1942 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef 5./Infanterie-Regiment 422
 * 454th Oak Leaves on 13 April 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 422