Hans-Joachim Kappis

Hans-Joachim Kappis (9 December 1908 – 31 December 1970) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 February 1945 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and deputy leader of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 45
 * (849th) Oak Leaves on 28 April 1945 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and leader of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 45