Friedrich Sixt

Friedrich Sixt (28 October 1895 – 4 August 1976) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich Sixt was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (23 December 1915)
 * 1st Class (5 May 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (11 June 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (18 May 1942)
 * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (17 January 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 50. Infanterie-Division
 * 772nd Oak Leaves on 11 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 5. Jäger-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (12 September 1944)