Joachim von Tresckow

Joachim Adam Otto von Tresckow (20 June 1894 – 3 November 1958) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (15 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 September 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 18. Luftwaffen-Feld-Division