Gerhard Kauffmann

Gerhard Kauffmann (29 June 1887 – 16 June 1969) was a highly decorated 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. Gerhard Kauffmann was retired from active service on 30 September 1943 after arguing with Adolf Hitler.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Hanseatic Cross of Hamburg
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 1st Class
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 256. Infanterie-Division