Otto Drescher

Otto Johann Drescher (5 October 1895 – 13 August 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Otto Drescher died on 13 August 1944 in Memel.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (16 July 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (21 June 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (29 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 267. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (1 March 1944)