Leo-Volkhard Freiherr von Wittgenstein

Leo-Volkhard Freiherr von Wittgenstein (13 July 1913 – 22 February 1945) was a highly decorated Major i.G. 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. Leo-Volkhard Freiherr von Wittgenstein died on 22 February 1945 in Bonn.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Demyansk Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (16 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of III./Grenadier-Regiment 410