Ernst Borchert

Ernst Borchert (14 December 1918 – 1 May 1945) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ernst Borchert was killed on 1 May 1945 in Drolshagen.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (24 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (20 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (10 June 1940)
 * in Silver (26 November 1941)
 * Sudetenland Medal (10 July 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (12 July 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 September 1941 as Oberleutnant and Chef I. / Infanterie-Regiment 29