Hermann Harrendorf

Hermann Harrendorf (18 May 1896 – 27 March 1966) 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. Hermann Harrendorf was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 February 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of III./Infanterie-Regiment 469