Gerhard Matzky

Gerhard Matzky (19 March 1894 – 9 June 1983) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Matzky joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and served until 1960.

As a colonel, he was the German military attaché to Japan from 1938 to 1940.

Awards and decorations

 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 21. Infanterie-Division
 * Grand Merit Cross with Star of the Federal Republic of Germany (April 1967); previously Cross of Merit (1960)