A listing of the recipients of the highest award of the German Armed Forces in World War II. There were 7156 recipients of the Knight’s Cross, 873 of Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves, 156 of the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves and Swords, 27 of the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds, 1 of the Knight’s Cross with Golden Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds. Includes details of each recipient’s military career, ranks and positions held, with dates, plus other decorations and awards received. This volume lists 74 Heer recipients, 37 Luftwaffe recipients, 6 Kriegsmarine recipients, 9 Waffen SS recipients and 4 non-German recipients. This is the first time such information has been made available.
