Fritz Albrecht

Fritz Albrecht (23 December 1905 – 29 April 1977) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Brigadegeneral in the Bundeswehr. 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 (7 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (29 May 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 February 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold on 14 January 1942 as Major in Artillerie-Regiment 13
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 April 1945 as Oberst and commander of Kampfgruppe Magdeburg