Franz-Josef Högl

Franz-Josef Högl (21 October 1916 – 29 November 1996) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the German 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
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (19 April 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 November 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Pionier-Battalion 220