Kurt Zitzen

Kurt Zitzen (25 March 1916 – 24 August 1993) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Kurt Zitzen was captured in September 1944 by Soviet troops and was held until 1953.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 August 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef of the 2./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177