Martin Grase

Martin Grase (3 May 1891 – 3 August 1963) was a German general who commanded the 1. Infanterie Division 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class (28 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (6 December 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (4 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 1
 * 248th Oak Leaves on 23 May 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 1. Infanterie Division