Johannes Streich

Johannes Streich (16 April 1891 – 20 August 1977) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Johannes Streich was captured by the Western Allies in 1945 and was released in 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 31 January 1941 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 15
 * Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare (June 1941)