Philipp Müller-Gebhard

Philipp Müller-Gebhard (15 October 1889 – 2 July 1970) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Philipp Müller-Gebhard was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (14 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (6 June 1915)
 * Cross of Honor
 * West Wall Medal (28 February 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (19 May 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (5 August 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (23 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (10 February 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 September 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 72. Infanterie-Division