Ulrich Freiherr von Canstein

Ulrich Maria Freiherr von Canstein (16 June 1906 – 10 August 1991) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ulrich Freiherr von Canstein was captured by British troops in May 1945 and later joined the Bundeswehr.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 October 1941)
 * 1st Class (14 May 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal (15 July 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (10 December 1942)
 * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (31 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 February 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 220