Richard Koll

Richard Koll (7 April 1897 – 13 May 1963) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1. Panzer-Division. 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. Richard Koll was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 July 1941 as Oberst and commander of Panzer-Regiment 11