Stefan-Heinrich Höke

Stefan-Heinrich Höke (24 October 1905 – 28 June 1944) 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. Stefan-Heinrich Höke was killed on 28 June 1944 near Bobruysk, Belarus during the Bobruysk Offensive of Operation Bagration.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (13 May 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 July 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 18