Werner Beschnidt

Werner Beschnidt (29 July 1918, Annaburg – 10 December 1994) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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

 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 September 1941)
 * 1st Class (9 December 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * in Silver II (25)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Oberleutnant and commander of 2. / Panzer-Abteilung 103