Kurt Pflieger

Kurt Pflieger (19 September 1890 – 19 September 1958) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Kurt Pflieger was captured in 1945 by British troops and was held until 1948

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (25 October 1939)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (4 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 416. Infanterie-Division