Friedrich-Erdmann von Hake

Friedrich-Erdmann von Hake (14 August 1898 – 22 March 1982) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 13. Panzer-Division. 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
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (28 May 1940)
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * German Cross in Gold (22 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 November 1943 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 4