Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt
Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Eckhardt surrendered to the American troops on 8 May 1945 and died in custody on 15 May 1945.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 25 January 1942 as Oberst in Jäger-Regiment 38
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 20 May 1942 as Oberst and commander of Jäger-Regiment 38
- * 644th Oak Leaves on 3 November 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 211. Infanterie-Division