Johann Benedikt (17 September 1918 – 22 October 1943) was a highly decorated Obergefreiter 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. Johann Benedikt was list as missing in action as of 22 October 1943. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 December 1943.
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1Oak Leaves with Gebirgs-Korps Norwegen, Swords with the 20th Mountain Army2Knight's Cross with Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 138, Oak Leaves with the Stab 3Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 16 (22nd Infantry Division), Swords with the XVII. Armeekorps 4Oak Leaves with the 336th Infantry-Division5Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 415 (123rd Infantry-Division)
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