Friedrich-Karl Krützmann

Friedrich-Karl Krützmann (19 May 1917 – 16 May 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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

 * Sudetenland Medal with Prague Castle Bar
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (28 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5