Friedrich Höhne

Friedrich Höhne (27 April 1915 – 14 March 1962) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (1 January 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (1 February 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 8 June 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of III. / Jäger-Regiment 204
 * 253rd Oak Leaves on 4 June 1944 as Major and commander of III. / Jäger-Regiment 204