Friedrich Richter (officer)

Friedrich Richter (27 August 1910 – 16 June 1969) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (18 April 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 May 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 August 1943 as Major and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 42
 * 818th Oak Leaves on 5 April 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 1222