Johannes Lutz

Johannes "Johann" Lutz (11 March 1920 – 26 August 2005) was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also known as the Panzerknacker of Battle of Hürtgen Forest and 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. Lutz was captured by US forces in April 1945 and was held until November 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Panzer Badge in Bronze (22 May 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (28 August 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (11 November 1941)
 * in Silver (9 November 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 July 1942)
 * Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants
 * Five on 28 October 1944
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Leutnant and platoon leader in the Divisions-Begleit-Kompanie of the 116. Panzer-Division