Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben (16 April 1883 – 11 October 1940) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 6. Infanterie-Division. 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. Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben died of a heart attack on 11 October 1940.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (14 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (3 March 1916)
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords (24 November 1917)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (6 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (30 October 1939)
 * West Wall Medal (11 March 1940)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 6. Infanterie-Division