Žanis Butkus
Žanis Butkus (29 July 1906 – 15 May 1999) is a German, Russian, and Latvian military officer and collaborator with Nazi Germany. He was born in Courland Governorate. He died in Palmer.
Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, German Cross in Gold, Eastern Medal, Close Combat Clasp in Silver, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Iron Cross 1st Class, and Wound Badge (1939) in Gold.