Paul Drekmann
Johann Paul Friedrich Drekmann was a German officer, a Diplom-Ingenieur and a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Paul Drekmann was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
- Wound Badge
- * in Black
- The Honour Cross of the [World War 1914/1918] with Swords
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 1st Class
- Spanish Cross in Bronze
- Sudetenland Medal
- War Merit Cross with Swords
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Commander on 20 March 1941
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- * in Silver
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- German Cross in Gold
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 252. Infanterie-Division