Hans Kamecke

Hans Kamecke (18 August 1890 – 16 October 1943) 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. Hans Kamecke was killed on 16 October 1943 near Kolpen, Russia. On 27 October 1943 he was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * West Wall Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 January 1940)
 * 1st Class (11 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 March 1942)
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (1 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 October 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 137. Infanterie-Division