Friedrich Wiese

Friedrich Wiese (5 December 1892 – 13 February 1972) was a German general who commanded the 19. Armee 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class (15 February 1916)
 * 1st Class (29 September 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (14 June 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (16 February 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 14 February 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 39
 * 372nd Oak Leaves on 24 January 1944 as General der Infanterie and commander of XXXV.Armeekorps