Josef Schneider (grenadier)

Josef Schneider (9 August 1912 – 27 January 2004) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (1 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and leader of assault platoon in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 521