Erich Rudnick

Erich Rudnick (1 July 1916 – 25 November 1988) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold, one of only 631 awarded.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (17 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (2 October 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (16 June 1944)
 * in Silver (Unknown)
 * in Gold (March 1945)
 * German Cross in Gold (4 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 February 1945 as Oberleutnant and Pionierzugführer in Stabskompanie / Grenadier-Regiment 45