Alexander Leschke

Alexander Leschke (5 February 1889 – 7 December 1942) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (11 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 November 1941 as Major der Reserve and commander of II./Infanterie-Regiment 11 (motorized)