Helmut Groß

Helmut Groß (27 December 1910 – 24 October 2004) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (24 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 August 1943 as Major and commander of Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 129