Theodor Kretschmer

Theodor Kretschmer (26 November 1901 – 5 December 1986) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Theodor Kretschmer was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
 * Blood Order
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 March 1945)
 * German Cross in Gold (3 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of 17. Panzer-Division