Werner Forst

Werner Forst (21 December 1892 – 3 February 1971) was a German general during World War II who held several divisional commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Werner Forst
Born	21 December 1892
Died	3 February 1971(1971-02-03) (aged 78)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	293rd Infantry Division 106th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Awards and decorations

• Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (1 October 1914) & 1st Class (16 September 1916)^[1]
• Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (20 October 1939)^[1]
• German Cross in Gold on 14 March 1942 as Oberst in the 293. Infanterie-Division^[2]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
  • Knight's Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division^[3]
  • Oak Leaves on 22 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division^[4]