Heino von Rantzau
Heino von Rantzau was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Heino von Rantzau was captured by American troops in April 1945, and died in captivity on 2 November 1946.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- * in Black
- Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
- Military Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- German Cross in Gold
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 2. Flak-Division