Hans Engelien

Hans Engelien (30 May 1913 – 9 May 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Hans Engelien was listed as missing in action as of 9 May 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (5 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 12 August 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Aufklärung-Abteilung 12
 * 788th Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25