Eggert Neumann

Eggert Neumann (30 December 1912 — 25 May 1970) was an Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen SS during World War I. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Obersturmbannführer Eggert Neumann was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 3 November 1944, while in command of the 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion, 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen.

Commands

 * I.Battalion, 13th SS Gebirgsjager Regiment
 * 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion
 * 13th SS Volunteer Gebirgsjager Regiment Arthur Phleps