Hans-Günther Bethke

Hans-Günther Bethke (20 May 1913 – 14 September 1942) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Hans-Günther Bethke was killed on 14 September 1942 near Leningrad.

Awards and decorations

 * Sudetenland Medal (1 October 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (9 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (21 June 1940)
 * in Silver (13 July 1940)
 * Panzer Badge (9 June 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 September 1940 as Oberleutnant and commander of 5./Panzer-Regiment 11