Hermann Schütz

Hermann Schütz (8 May 1914 – 11 November 1991) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 April 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserves and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 273