Günther Hilt

Günther Hilt (23 March 1918 –  21 August 1944) was a Major der Reserve 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. Günther Hilt died on 21 August 1944 near Wyszków, Poland.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (15 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 14 September 1942 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Führer 7. / Jäger-Regiment 56
 * 386th Oak Leaves on 8 February 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of III. / Jäger-Regiment 56