Ferdinand Foltin

Ferdinand Foltin (30 November 1916 – 18 May 2007) was a highly decorated Major in the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and an Generalmajor in the Bundesheer. 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

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (1 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Armband Crete