Heinz Angelmaier (born 22 July 1918) 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Angelmaier was captured by American forces at the end of the war and released shortly after.
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1Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 185, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade "Großdeutschland". 2Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 189, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 228. 3 Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Lehr-Batterie 901 (19th Panzer Division). 4Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 197, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 202. 5Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 203, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 322
1 Oak Leaves with Panzerjäger-Abteilung 152 (52nd Infantry Division) 2 Knight's Cross with Ia Hauptquartier Stabs-Abteilung / Artillerie-Kommandeur 149, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 277
1 Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 203, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 322 2 Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 909, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 341
1 Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 185, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade "Großdeutschland" 2 Knight's Cross with Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 909, Oak Leaves with Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 341
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