Ludwig Stautner

Ludwig Stautner (4 May 1895 – 5 January 1983) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Silver
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Narvik Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 January 1941 as Oberst and commander of the I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 139