Emil Roßmann

Emil Roßmann (23 April 1920 – 20 January 2003) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and 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
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * Grade II (25) (10 July 1944)
 * Grade III (50) (16 September 1944)
 * Grade IV (75) (24 November 1944)
 * Grade IV (100) (27 March 1945)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 2./Panzer-Regiment 26