Ferdinand Foltin

Ferdinand Foltin (30 November 1916 – 18 May 2007) was an Austrian officer in the paratroop forces (Fallschirmjäger) of Nazi Germany during World War II and a general in the post-war Austrian Armed Forces. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Ferdinand Foltin
Born	(1916-11-30)30 November 1916
Died	18 May 2007(2007-05-18) (aged 90)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany Austria
Branch	Luftwaffe Austrian Air Force
Years of service	1936–1945 1952–1982
Rank	Major (Wehrmacht) Generalmajor (Bundesheer)
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 ^[1]