Postwar signature, letter and grave photograph of Gerhard von Kramptz, Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves holder. He died in 1998. His wife may have signed for him since she took over most writing in the years prior to his death.
The following press article describes why Kamptz would be awarded the Knight’s Cross…
“Korvettenkapitän von Kamptz, commander of a Räumbootsflottille, has far exceeded expectations while completing all assigned objectives during the course of the war so far. The achievements of the units under his command were only possible due to his bravado, courage and skill, which were crucial in overcoming all difficulties encountered. He always conducted these difficult tasks while personally leading his flotilla during its operations.”
Oakleaves for:
Awarded for his outstanding leadership of the 8. Räumbootsflottille, which under his command accomplished all of its assigned tasks in an exemplary fashion.
