Hans-Joachim Schulz-Merkel

'''Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Schulz-Merkel''' (6 April 1913 – 2 September 2000) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (23 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (21 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1943 as Stabsarzt and troop doctor in the I./Panzer-Regiment 35