Adolf Fischer

Adolf Fischer (23 July 1893 – 23 October 1947) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Adolf Fischer was captured by Yugoslavian troops in May 1945. He was charged with war crimes and executed by hanging on 23 October 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (25 May 1916)
 * 1st Class (10 June 1920)
 * Knight's Cross Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords (21 May 1917)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (20 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (25 July 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (19 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 459