Karl Ernst Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen (24 May 1855 – 28 November 1939) was a German "General der Kavallerie" (General of the Cavalry) during World War I and recipient of the order Pour le Mérite, known informally as the Blue Max. Richthofen was a great uncle of his more famous namesake Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, who was his godson and named after him.
He was awarded for battle.
He was the recipient of Pour La Merite, therefore he was awarded for battle.