Albert Stecken

Albert Stecken (24 January 1915 – 24 August 2011) was a highly decorated Major i.G. in the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and a Generalmajor in the Bundeswehr. 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

 * Medalla de la Campaña (4 May 1939)
 * Spanish Cruz de Guerra (4 May 1939)
 * Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords (6 June 1939)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 April 1940)
 * 1st Class (28 June 1940)
 * Narvik Shield (30 January 1941)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 April 1945 as Major im Generalstab and Ia (operations officer) of the 8. Fallschirmjäger-Division