Hans Bartkowiak

Hans Bartkowiak (8 March 1917 – 15 April 1985) 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 25 October 1943 as Leutnant and platoon leader in the Stabskompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 30 (motorisiert)