Erich Kaiser

Erich Kaiser (10 July 1921 – 26 August 1942) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
 * Panzer Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (14 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (14 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 February 1942 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 6./Panzer-Regiment 39