Alfred Vetter

Alfred Paul Johannes Vetter (24 May 1923 – 15 May 1984) was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Kriegsmarine 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

 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class (19 April 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (11 August 1944)
 * 1st Class (11 August 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 August 1944 as Leutnant and group leader in the Marine-Kleinkampfmittel-Flottille 211