Fritz Becker (general)

Fritz Becker (7 March 1892 – 11 June 1967) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at divisional and corps levels. 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. Fritz Becker was captured by British troops in April 1945 and was held until 1948

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (September 1914)
 * 1st Class (29 October 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * In Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (13 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (3 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (3 September 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (24 November 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (22 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 370. Infanterie-Division