Leopold Bartl

Leopold Bartl (31 March 1902 – 4 April 1980) was a highly decorated Major 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. Leopold Bartl was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 after the Battle of Halbe. He was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * General Assault Badge
 * Crimea Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal (28 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (14 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 November 1943 as Major and commander of Pioneer-Battalion 335