Gerlach von Gaudecker-Zuch

Gerlach von Gaudecker-Zuch (24 March 1909 – 11 March 1970) 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. 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
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze or Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * German Cross in Gold (17 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 August 1944 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 33