Heinrich Ochßner

Heinrich Wilhelm Ochßner (28 May 1912 – 16 September 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Heinrich Ochßner was killed on 16 September 1944 in Ērgļi, Latvia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (10 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (10 June 1940)
 * West Wall Medal (16 July 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (2 October 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (23 January 1940)
 * in Silver (30 May 1942)
 * in Gold (20 February 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal (10 August 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (16 December 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (1 July 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 August 1944 as Major and commander of Divisions-Füsilier-Bataillon 132