Paul Ebel

Paul Ebel (8 July 1916 – 31 October 1986) was a highly decorated Feldwebel 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. Paul Ebel was captured by Soviet troops in May 1944 during the Crimean Offensive. He was held until 1949.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 February 1943 as Unteroffizier and group leader of the Stabskompanie (Pionierzug)/Grenadier-Regiment 50