Max Fremerey

Max Fremerey (5 May 1889 – 20 September 1968) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Max Fremerey was captured in May 1945 and was released in July 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 July 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 29. Infanterie-Division (motorisiert)