Eduard Hübner

Eduard Georg Hübner (16 April 1914 – 1 October 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjäger 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

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (29 May 1941)
 * 1st Class (30 June 1941)
 * Narvik Shield (14 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (15 December 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (22 July 1942)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (20 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (21 June 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of Sturm-Bataillon Fallschirm AOK 1
 * Ärmelband Kreta (20 May 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp (Heer) in Bronze (20 April 1945)