Walther-Hans Böttcher

Walther-Hans Böttcher (4 November 1916 – 6 June 1943) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Walther-Hans Böttcher was killed on 6 June 1943 after stepping on a mine near Arkhangelsk, Russia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (16 November 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (28 December 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (13 April 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (29 July 1942
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 February 1943 as Oberleutnant and commander of 1. / Grenadier-Regiment 216