| Franz-Josef Högl | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1916 |
| Died | 29 November 1996 (aged 80) |
| Place of birth | Amstetten, Austria |
| Place of death | Düren |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1937–1945 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Commands held | Panzer-Pionier-Battalion 220 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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[1]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 190.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.