Gottfried Fröhlich

Gottfried Fröhlich (3 June 1894 – 30 July 1959) 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. Gottfried Fröhlich was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was released in May 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Military Order of St. Henry (15 April 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (2 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1943 as Oberst and commander of 8. Panzer-Division