Karl-Richard Koßmann

Karl-Richard Koßmann (26 June 1896 – 13 January 1947) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Karl-Richard Koßmann was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until January 1956.

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
 * German Cross in Gold (14 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 74