Franz Pfeiffer (officer)

Franz Pfeiffer (23 October 1907 – 20 November 1994) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 March 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (15 October 1942)
 * in Gold (?)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 September 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (13 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 June 1941 as Hauptmann and chief of the 15./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (2 May 1941)
 * Ärmelband Kreta