Robert Eichert

Robert Eichert (14 June 1914 – 23 September 1944) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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 (18 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (15 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 November 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (23 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 April 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 8./Panzer-Regiment 36