Paul Freiherr von Hauser

Paul Freiherr von Hauser (24 April 1911 – 1 April 1999) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Paul Freiherr von Hauser was captured by American forces in the Ruhr Pocket.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 August 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 October 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (5 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 25 January 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of Kradschützen-Battalion 61
 * 635th Oak Leaves on 28 October 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Lehr-Regiment 901