Dietrich Ascher

Dietrich Ascher (23 April 1923 – 8 October 2010) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve 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 (17 December 1942)
 * 1st Class (7 August 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (8 September 1942)
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 February 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and platoon leader in 2. / Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 259