Kurt Bajorat

Kurt Bajorat (2 December 1922 – 15 January 1945) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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. Kurt Bajorat was killed on 15 January 1945 in Katenau-Ebenrode during the East Prussian Offensive.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 May 1942)
 * 1st Class (5 October 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 May 1944 as Obergefreiter and group leader in the 3./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13