Maximilian Wirsching

Dr. Maximilian Wirsching (23 November 1919 – 18 April 2004) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Maximilian Wirsching committed suicide on 18 April 2004.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (17 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Panzer Badge
 * III Grade with 50 Numeral
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1945 as Oberleutnant and Chief of the 2./schwere Panzer-Abteilung 507
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (19 January 1945)