Ludwig Kirschner

Ludwig Kirschner (12 June 1904 – 11 February 1945) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 320. Volksgrenadier-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Kirschner was killed on 11 February 1945 in Saybusch, Poland.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (31 December 1940) & 1st Class (14 September 1941)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (8 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 January 1942 as Major and commander of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 436
 * Oak Leaves on 28 October 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 72