Friedrich-August Weinknecht

Friedrich-August Weinknecht (5 October 1895 – 26 October 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several infantry 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. Friedrich-August Weinknecht was captured in August 1944 during the Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (13 June 1944)
 * German Cross in Silver (4 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 July 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 79. Infanterie-Division