Hans-Joachim Weißflog

Hans-Joachim Weißflog (23 February 1923 – 11 August 1995) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Hans-Joachim Weißflog was captured by American troops at the end of the war. He was transferred to Soviet custody, but later released because of the severity of his wounds.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 November 1941)
 * 1st Class (31 July 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold (15 February 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (28 April 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Leutnant and leader of 2. / Panzer-Regiment 16