Robert Kaestner

Robert Kaestner (27 October 1913 – 18 November 1990) was an Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Robert Kaestner was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 11 December 1943 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 105
 * 401st Oak Leaves on 21 February 1944 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 105