Richard Engelmann

Richard Engelmann (30 December 1919 – 19 October 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 (17 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (13 November 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 May 1941)
 * in Silver (13 March 1942)
 * in Gold (21 February 1944)
 * General Assault Badge (16 December 1940)
 * Crimea Shield (23 August 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (23 February 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1944 as Hauptmann and chief of the 1./Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 912