Heino von Rantzau

Heino von Rantzau (8 March 1894 – 2 November 1946) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe 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. Heino von Rantzau was captured by American troops in April 1945, and died in captivity on 2 November 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Military Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (28 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 2. Flak-Division (mot.)