Günter Amelung

Günter Amelung (8 April 1914 – 29 March 1944) was a highly decorated Rittmeister der Reserve 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. Günter Amelung was killed near Oborova, Croatia and was posthumously promoted to Rittmeister der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Demyansk Shield
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 January 1943 as Leutnant der Reserves and 5./Schnelle Abteilung 123