Karl-Heinz Altermann

Karl-Heinz Altermann (born 4 June 1922) was a 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (8 July 1942)
 * 1st Class (13 August 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 July 1942)
 * Panzer Badge in Bronze (24 September 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (24 September 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver (25 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25