Friedrich-Wilhelm Neumann

Friedrich-Wilhelm Neumann (22 January 1889 – 26 January 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held several divisional and corps level commands. 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * Cross of Honor (27 November 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 October 1939)
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (30 October 1943)
 * 1st Class (30 October 1943)
 * German Cross in Silver (30 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 712. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (26 September 1944)