Horst von Usedom
Horst von Usedom was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 12th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with [Oak Leaves].
Usedom surrendered to the Soviet forces in the Courland Pocket in May 1945. He was held prisoner in the Soviet Union until 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 29 January 1945 as Oberst in Panzergrenadier-Regiment 108
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 31 December 1941 as Major and commander of Kradschützen Battalion 61
- * 809th Oak Leaves on 28 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of Panzer Brigade "Kurland"