Wilhelm Buss

Wilhelm Buss (6 December 1918 – 11 July 1991) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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 (24 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (22 July 1942)
 * Panzer Badge (15 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (20 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and panzer commander in the 1. / Panzer-Regiment 31