Vollrath von Hellermann

Vollrath von Hellermann (18 May 1900 – 25 August 1971) 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. Vollrath von Hellermann was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (20 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 November 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 21