Joachim Dünkler

Joachim Dünkler (8 July 1915 – 19 April 1945) was a highly decorated Major 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. Joachim Dünkler died on 19 April 1945 in a hospital in Haldensleben.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (31 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Major and commander of the I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 7