Hermann Dropmann

Hermann Josef Dropmann (25 March 1908 – 10 February 2004) was a highly decorated Oberst 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Five Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 July 1944 as Oberstleutnant and leader of Grenadier-Regiment 1050