Karl Neuhoff

Karl Neuhoff (24 April 1915 – 25 December 2001) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Fallschirmjäger 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

 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * German Cross in Gold (27 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and shock troops leader in the 6./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Ärmelband Kreta