Leonhard Schmidt

Leonhard Schmidt (9 December 1916 – 12 August 2006) 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 (29 May 1938)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 April 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 May 1940)
 * Narvik Shield (1 March 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (15 July 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (1 October 1942)
 * Cuff title "Kreta" (20 May 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 June 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp (Luftwaffe) in Bronze (1 April 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 April 1945 as Hauptmann and battalion leader in the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 4