Hermann Kreß

Hermann Kreß (23 July 1895 – 11 August 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Hermann Kreß was killed on 11 August 1943 near Novorossijsk, Russia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 November 1939)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (7 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 99