Richard Heidrich

Richard Heidrich (27 July 1896 – 22 December 1947) was a German paratroop general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.

Heidrich was taken prisoner on 3 May 1945 and released in July 1947. He died on 22 December 1947 in a care hospital in Hamburg-Bergedorf.

Awards

 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (25 May 1941) & 1st Class (25 May 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold on 31 March 1942 as Oberst in Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 14 June 1941 as Oberst and commander of the Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Oak Leaves on 5 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division
 * Swords on 25 March 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 1. Fallschirmjäger-Division