Julius Beckmann

'''Dr. jur. Julius Beckmann''' (9 May 1910 – 28 August 1944) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve 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. Julius Beckmann was killed 28 August 1944, during the Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive. He was posthumously promoted to Oberst der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * German Cross in Gold (26 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Oberstleutnant der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 457