Hermann Deisenberger

Hermann Deisenberger (13 April 1915 – 8 July 1998) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and Gendarmerie-General in the Bundesheer. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 October 1944 as Major and commander of the II./Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 16