Josef Niemietz

Josef Niemietz (22 March 1914 – 13 March 2001) was a highly decorated Hauptfeldwebel 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 July 1943 as Hauptfeldwebel and platoon leader in the Stab 3.(Fla)/Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 332