Friedrich Banach

Friedrich Banach (2 January 1916 – 13 March 1943) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Friedrich Banach was killed on 13 March 1943 in Zaporizhia, Ukraine.

Awards and decorations

 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (30 September 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (24 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 November 1942 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the 4. / Panzer-Regiment 36