Martin Gareis

Martin Gareis (6 October 1891 – 26 February 1976) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels. 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. Martin Gareis was captured by British troops in 1945, and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Mecklenburg-Schwerin Merit Cross
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords (30 September 1918)
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Order of Michael the Brave
 * 3rd Class (12 July 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (18 October 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 November 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 98. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (16 November 1943)