Otto Bierlin

Otto Bierlin (13 March 1915 – 6 March 1945) was a highly decorated Major 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. Otto Boerlin died from wounds on 6 March 1945 in Lamenstein, East Prussia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold (3 November 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (13 September 1944)
 * General Assault Badge (14 December 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (5 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (29 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 November 1944 as Rittmeister and commander of Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 35 / 35.Infanterie-Division