August Wittmann

August Wittmann (20 July 1895 – 29 March 1977) was a 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (25 August 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 June 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Gebirgs-Artillerie-Regiment 95