Anton Becker

Anton Becker (30 May 1915 – 13 August 1995) 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

 * West Wall Medal (28 February 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (8 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (8 September 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (22 August 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * German Cross in Gold (14 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Hauptmann and Regimental adjutant of Grenadier-Regiment 77