Fritz Warnecke

Friedrich "Fritz" Warnecke (25 November 1898 – 4 May 1968) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (2 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 January 1943 as Major and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 517