Xaver Bittl

Franz Xaver Bittl (18 November 1915 – 31 May 1944) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Xaver Bittl died from wounds on 31 May 1944 in Riga, Latvia

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 October 1940)
 * 1st Class (9 July 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (24 March 1942)
 * in Silver
 * in Gold (22 May 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 4 November 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer 3./Grenadier-Regiment 423