Paul Becker (soldier)

Paul Becker (26 February 1902 – 29 November 1992) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was born on 26 February 1902 in Bocholt/Westphalia. He became a NSDAP member 1 April 1933 under the NSDAP Membership Number 1 792 251. On joining the SS he was issued the service number 88 953. 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
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 25 October 1942 as Obergefreiter of the Reserve and gunner in the 10./Artillerie-Regiment 3 (mot.)