Friedrich Sixt
Friedrich Sixt was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
He commanded the 50th [Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)|50th Infantry Division] during the 1944 Crimean Offensive and was wounded during heavy attacks by the 2nd Guards Army south of the Belbek river on 1 May 1944. Sixt was subsequently evacuated, leaving Colonel Paul Betz in command of the 50th Infantry Division.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Clasp to the Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 18 May 1942 as Oberst im Generalstab in the General Staff of the XXXXIV Armeekorps
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- * Knight's Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 50. Infanterie-Division
- * 772nd Oak Leaves on 11 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 5. Jäger-Division