Adolf Pittschellis (28 October 1914 — 26 January 1945) was a Sturmbannführer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Sturmbannführer Adolf Pittschellis was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 23 August 1944,