| Hans-Hermann Sturm | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 June 1917 Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Großdeutschland |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 |
Hans-Hermann Sturm (born 12 June 1917) was an Hauptmann (captain) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany.
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During the Soviet breakthrough in March 1944, Sturm and his unit defended a strategic height designated as Hill 154. After destroying 9 T-34s, his unit counter-attacked and after house-to-house fighting managed to secure the town of Parliti Sat. For these actions, he was awarded the Knight's Cross on 9 June, 1944.
Sturm is still alive as of 2011.