Maximilian Felzmann

Maximilian Felzmann (22 April 1894 – 8 June 1962) was a General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Maximilian Felzmann was captured by American troops in May 1945 and held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (27 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (29 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 28 November 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 251. Infanterie-Division
 * 643rd Oak Leaves on 3 November 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of Korpsabteilung E
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (29 October 1943)