Friedrich Lindenberg

Friedrich Lindenberg (12 July 1914 – 31 May 1995) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold, one of only 631 awarded.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (31 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (5 January 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Panzer Badge in Bronze
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (Not Awarded)
 * in Silver (7 August 1943)
 * in Gold (1 October 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (7 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 January 1943 as Oberleutnant and leader of 5. / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 63