Fritz Fechner

Fritz Fechner (16 December 1913 – 6 April 1990) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class (2 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (21 June 1940)
 * Panzer Badge
 * Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants
 * German Cross in Gold (5 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1943 as Major and commander of the III./Panzer-Regiment 23