Curt von Jesser

Curt von Jesser (4 November 1890 – 18 August 1950) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Curt von Jesser was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1949.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (29 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 36