Wilhelm Albert (officer)

Wilhelm Albert (24 April 1917 – 15 December 2004) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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 (?)
 * 1st Class (14 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * German Cross in Gold (27 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 February 1945 as Hauptmann der Reserve and company chief in the Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 35