Franz Griesbach

Franz Griesbach (21 December 1892 – 24 September 1984) was a German Generalmajor, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (22 December 1914)
 * 1st Class (23 August 1917)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 October 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 November 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 14 March 1942 as Major and commander of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 391
 * 242nd Oak Leaves on 17 May 1943 as Oberst and commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 399
 * 53rd Swords 6 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 399
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th class
 * War Merit Cross, Second Class with Swords