Friedrich Hauber

Friedrich Hauber (1 March 1916 – 5 October 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjäger 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. Friedrich Hauber was killed on 5 October 1944 in an automobile accident in Italy.

Awards and decorations

 * Parachutist Badge (Germany)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (?)
 * 1st Class (5 January 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * German Cross in Gold (1 January 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 12
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (24 September 1944)