Willibald Utz

Willibald Utz (20 January 1893 – 20 April 1954) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (22 March 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 June 1941 as Oberst and commander of Gebirgs-Jäger-Regiment 100
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on (11 June 1941)