Werner von Eichstedt

Werner Bernhard Franz von Eichstedt (1 January 1896 – 26 August 1944) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Werner von Eichstedt was killed on 26 August 1944 near Kishinev, Moldova during the Jassy–Kishinev Offensive (August 1944).

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor (24 December 1934)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (7 November 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (10 August 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (16 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 November 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 306