Joachim Meißner

Joachim Meißner (15 October 1911 – 25 July 1944) 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

 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 May 1940 as Leutnant der Reserve and deputy leader of Sturmgruppe "Eisen" (Assault Group "Iron") in Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Abteilung "Koch"
 * Armband Crete