Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary

Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary (13 January 1914 – 3 December 1995) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary was captured by Soviet troops in February 1945 and was held until 1953.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (24 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 15 May 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108
 * 441st Oak Leaves on 6 April 1944 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108