Ludwig Barth

Ludwig Barth (4 February 1907 – 25 November 1942) was a highly decorated Stabsfeldwebel 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. Ludwig Barth was killed on 25 November 1942 during Operation Mars.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (4 October 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 August 1942 as Stabsfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 14. (Panzerjäger) / Infanterie-Regiment 14