Armin Erdmann

Armin Erdmann (24 January 1913 – 21 July 1961) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold on 11 April 1942 as Leutnant in the 6./Schützen-Regiment 79
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 January 1943 as Oberleutnant and leader of the 6./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 79