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Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary (13 January 1914 – 3 December 1995) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary was captured by Soviet troops in February 1945 and was held until 1953. ==Awards and decorations== * Iron Cross (1939) * * 2nd Class (24 October 1939)〔Thomas 1998, p. 451.〕 * * 1st Class (24 June 1940)〔 * Wound Badge * * in Black * * in Silver * * in Gold * Eastern Front Medal * Infantry Assault Badge * Close Combat Clasp * * in Bronze * German Cross in Gold on 24 November 1941 as ''Oberleutnant'' in the 6./Schützen-Regiment 108〔Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 518.〕 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves * * Knight's Cross on 15 May 1943 as ''Hauptmann'' and commander of I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 364.〕 * * 441st Oak Leaves on 6 April 1944 as ''Oberst'' and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 69.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Heinz Wittchow von Brese-Winiary」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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