Josef Wiechoczek

Josef Wiechoczek (18 November 1915 – 5 January 1999) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve 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
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Demyansk Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (10 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve leader in the 5./Jäger-Regiment 5