Hans-Gotthard Pestke Military person

Hans-Gotthard Pestke (17 June 1914 – 30 April 2001) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans-Gotthard Pestke was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947. In 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr and served until 1972.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 17, 1914
Birth place	Pomerania , Starogard Gdański
Date of death	April 30, 2001
Place of death	Germany , Celle

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allegiance	Nazi Germany (to 1945)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad World War II Battle of Belgium Battle of France Courland Pocket East Prussian Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	I./Grenadier-Regiment 176
service start	1935
service end	1935