Heino von Rantzau

Heino von Rantzau (8 March 1894 – 2 November 1946) 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Military Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (28 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 2. Flak-Division (mot.)