Ernst Dehner

Ernst Dehner (5 March 1889 – 13 September 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie 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. Ernst Dehner was captured by Allied troops in May 1945. He was held until 1947. In 1948 he was found guilty of war crimes at the Hostages Trial and was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment, but was released in 1951.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (12 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (8 April 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black (6 November 1918)
 * Cross of Honor (25 October 1934)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 November 1939)
 * West Wall Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge (8 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (3 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 October 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division