Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell

Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell (4 September 1920 – 3 January 1989) 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. Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was released in late June 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 December 1942)
 * 1st Class (26 March 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 November 1941)
 * in Silver (10 September 1943)
 * in Gold (5 February 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge (25 November 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (20 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 9./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 14