Kurt Stephani

Kurt Stephani (15 August 1904 – 20 August 1944) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Fallschirmjäger 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (?)
 * 1st Class (28 June 1942)
 * General Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (20 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Major der Reserve and leader of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 9
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (29 July 1944)