Hans-Levin von Barby

Hans-Levin von Barby (25 July 1899 – 27 May 1942) was a highly decorated Oberst 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-Levin von Barby died on 27 May 1942 in a military hospital in Derna, Libya. He was posthumously promoted to Oberst.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 December 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Schützen-Regiment 361 and leader of a Kampfgruppe
 * Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare