Heinrich Keese

Heinrich Keese (18 April 1918 – 27 May 2006) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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 (13 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (6 June 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * Black (?)
 * Silver (?)
 * Gold (?)
 * German Cross in Gold (3 January 1944)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (27 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 20 October 1944 as Oberleutnant der Reserve Chef 2. / Pionier-Bataillon 20 (motorised)
 * 805th Oak Leaves on 28 March 1945 as Major der Reserve and commander of Pionier-Battalion 20 (motorised)