Ernst-Joachim Bradel

Ernst-Joachim Bradel (28 August 1909 – 9 October 1994) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 (1 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (6 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (15 May 1940)
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (17 August 1942)
 * Panzer Badge (19 January 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (19 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 December 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 113