Hans-Dieter von Basse

Hans-Dieter von Basse (16 June 1916 – 16 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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-Dieter von Basse was killed on 16 April 1945 in Godnicken, East Prussia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberstleutnant

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 July 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (23 July 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (4 December 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (12 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 September 1944 as Major and commander of the I./Panzer-Füsilier-Regiment "Großdeutschland"
 * Ärmelband Großdeutschland