Waldemar Riefkogel (7 January 1913 — 30 July 1944) was a Hauptsturmführer (Captain) and Hauptmann der Schutzpolizei, in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He 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. Riefkogel was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class in August 1941 and the 1st class award in January 1942.