Hans von Schlebrügge

Hans von Schlebrügge (1 May 1900 – 26 April 1971) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Hans von Schlebrügge was captured by British troops in May 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Narvik Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 June 1940 as Major and company commander of 1./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 139