Philipp Kleffel

Philipp Kleffel (9 December 1887 – 10 October 1964) was a highly decorated General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. 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. Philipp Kleffel was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Frederick August Cross (Oldenburg)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Order of the Cross of Liberty 1st Class with Swords (29 March 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (10 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 February 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 1. Infanterie-Division
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award
 * Order of the Cross of Liberty (Finland)