Günther Viezenz

Günther Viezenz (1 February 1921 – 14 January 1999) was a highly decorated German Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Vienzez was born in Göhlenau (Golińsk), Province of Lower Silesia

Viezenz is the record-holder of the Tank Destruction Badge. He single handedly destroyed 21 enemy tanks with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or hand grenade. He was awarded four Tank Destruction Badges in Gold and one in Silver.

After World War II Viezenz joined the Bundeswehr on April 1, 1956 and retired as Oberst on March 30, 1980. He died in Cologne.

Awards

 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * 21 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * 1 Silver
 * 4 Gold
 * Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 January 1944 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 10/Grenadier-Regiment 7