Alfred Hemmann

Alfred Hemmann (13 October 1895 – 26 September 1957) 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. Alfred Hemmann was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1955.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 August 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 426