Franz Bredemeyer

Franz Bredemeyer (12 October 1913 – 13 February 1985) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (17 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 23 August 1943 as Feldwebel and Zugführer in 2./Infanterie-Regiment 156