Wilhelm Anhalt

Johannes Friedrich Wilhelm Anhalt (28 March 1917 – 13 May 1979) was a Kapitänleutnant with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the coveted 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.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 October 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold on 12 February 1942 as Oberleutnant zur See on Räumboot "R 38"/3. Räumbootsflottille
 * Minensuch Kriegsabzeichen (12 November 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 July 1944 as Kapitänleutnant and chief of the 4. Räumbootsflottille
 * Cross of Merit on ribbon (Verdienstkreuz am Bande) (30 October 1972)