Heinrich Born

'''Dr. jur. Heinrich Born''' (6 November 1918 – 19 January 2008) 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 (20 April 1941)
 * 1st Class (30 November 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (20 September 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (20 April 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Oberleutnant and leader of the 4. / Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 104
 * Ärmelband Afrika (4 October 1943)