Gerhard Matzky

Gerhard Matzky (19 March 1894 – 9 June 1983) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. 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. Gerhard Matzky was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1948. In 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and served until 1960.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross of 1914
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class (1915)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross of 1939
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 21. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (11 April 1944)
 * Grand Merit Cross with Star of the Federal Republic of Germany (Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern) (April 1967); previously Cross of Merit (1960)