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.)