Constantin Baron Digeon von Monteton

Constantin Baron Digeon von Monteton (28 February 1886 – 27 June 1944) 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. Constantin Baron Digeon von Monteton was killed on 27 June 1944 near Lepiel, Soviet Union during the Vitebsk–Orsha Offensive. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross and promoted to Generalmajor.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (26 May 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (28 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (9 July 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 August 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of Armeewaffenschule of the 3. Panzer-Armee