Johannes Block

Johannes Block (17 November 1894 – 26 January 1945) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at division and corps level. He was also a recipient 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. Johannes Block was killed on 26 January 1945 near Kielce, Poland during the Vistula-Oder Offensive.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (5 July 1916)
 * 1st Class (22 August 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (30 December 1934)
 * Blood Order
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (8 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (10 September 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal (15 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 22 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 202
 * 331st Oak Leaves on 22 November 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 294. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (6 February 1943)