Ernst König

Ernst König (12 August 1908 – 3 March 1986) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (10 October 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (?)
 * German Cross in Gold (7 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 16 September 1943 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 12
 * 598th Oak Leaves on 21 September 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 12