Josef Bregenzer

Josef Franz Bregenzer (12 June 1909 – 16 July 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (20 February 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (August 1, 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (15 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (9 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 20 April 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of I. / Grenadier-Regiment 245
 * 427th Oak Leaves on 17 March 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 245
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (13 March 1944)