Helmuth Prieß

Helmuth Prieß (6 March 1896 – 21 October 1944) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXVII. Armeekorps. 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. Helmuth Prieß was killed on 21 October 1944 in Hasenrode, East Prussia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (19 July 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (9 November 1942)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (?)
 * 1st Class (20 April 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (12 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 121. Infanterie-Division