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Hans Engelien (30 May 1913 – 9 May 1945) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Hans Engelien was listed as missing in action as of 9 May 1945. ==Awards and decorations== * Iron Cross (1939) * * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)〔Thomas 1997, p. 157.〕 * * 1st Class (24 October 1939)〔 * Eastern Front Medal * Infantry Assault Badge * German Cross in Gold on 5 November 1941 as ''Hauptmann'' in the 6./Schützen-Regiment 3〔Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 103.〕 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1 July 1944)〔 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves * * Knight's Cross on 12 August 1944 as ''Major'' and commander of Panzer-Aufklärung-Abteilung 12〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 146.〕 * * 788th Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as ''Oberstleutnant'' and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 82.〕 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「Hans Engelien」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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