Career
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. In the Army"s reserve since 1944, he was arrested by United States. forces in 1945 but released in 1946. (20 September 1939) (21 May 1940) Order of the Cross of Liberty with Swords (29 March 1943) Bibliography.