Herbert Düppenbecker

Herbert Düppenbecker (10 February 1916 – 1 October 1997) was a highly decorated Major 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (23 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 79