Friedrich-Wilhelm Breidenbach

Friedrich-Wilhelm Breidenbach (17 October 1916 – 2 March 1999) 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. Friedrich-Wilhelm Breidenbach was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was released in April 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * West Wall Medal (20 March 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 April 1941)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * II Class
 * III Class
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 July 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Brigade 101