Ludwig Heilmann
Ludwig Heilmann was a German paratroop general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's [Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords].
Awards
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th and 3rd Class
- Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 26 February 1942 as Major in the III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with [Oak Leaves and Swords]
- * Knight's Cross on 14 June 1941 as Major and commander of the III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
- * 412th Oak Leaves on 2 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
- * 67th Swords on 15 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3