Heinz Behnke

Heinz Behnke (1 October 1919 – 17 February 2002) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve 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. Heinz Behnke joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1979 as an Oberst im Generalstab.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 April 1942)
 * 1st Class (26 November 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve and platoon leader in the 14.(Pz.J)/Grenadier-Regiment 668