Josef Schneider (soldier)

Josef Schneider (14 July 1914 – 26 April 1981) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserve 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 (27 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (10 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1 March 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (2 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 19 December 1942 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 11./Jäger-Regiment 207
 * 389th Oak Leaves on 10 February 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 13./Jäger-Regiment 207