Ulrich Bürker

Ulrich Bürker (21 November 1903 – 20 October 1983) was a highly decorated Oberst i.G. 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 (29 May 1940)
 * Blood Order
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * General Assault Badge (8 October 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (7 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 January 1943 as Oberstleutnant i.G. and Ia (operations officer) of the 10. Panzer-Division