Josef Drexel

Josef Anton Drexel (11 April 1894 – 25 March 1976) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve 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

 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (21 February 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 August 1944 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 436