Josef Preiß

Josef Preiß (born 24 June 1922) was a German Oberjäger in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was born in Michaelsthal.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 April 1945 as Oberjäger and Gruppenführer in the 15./Jäger-Regiment 227