Willi Wechsung

Willi Wechsung (29 December 1913 – 22 March 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (26 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 October 1943 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 1./Grenadier-Regiment 426