Willy Zimmermann

Willy Zimmermann (21 March 1920 – 9 February 2002) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class (31 July 1942)
 * 1st Class (3 September 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (10 April 1942)
 * in Silver (1 March 1943)
 * in Gold (14 September 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (6 December 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the 6./Grenadier-Regiment 80