Gerhard Lange

Gerhard Lange (14 July 1916 – 10 April 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
 * 1st Class (1 November 1939)
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * II Grade
 * III Grade
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of the II./Panzer-Regiment 35