Friedrich Rögelein

Friedrich Rögelein (26 June 1910 – 25 March 1999) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (31 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (24 June 1941)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (17 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 7 January 1944 as Major and commander of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 109
 * 831st Oak Leaves on 14 April 1945 as Oberst and commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 109