Fritz Below

'''Dr.-Ing. Fritz Wilhelm Johann Below''' (18 March 1909 – 30 August 1959) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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
 * 1st Class
 * War Merit Cross
 * 2nd Class with Swords
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 May 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 September 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 669