Alfred Egghardt

Alfred Egghardt (17 February 1920 – 17 March 1996) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserves 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 (28 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (26 December 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (17 March 1944)
 * in Silver (21 October 1944)
 * in Gold (1 November 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * General Assault Badge (8 July 1941)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 April 1944)
 * 6 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * 1 Silver
 * 1 Gold
 * German Cross in Gold (4 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 April 1945 as Leutnant der Reserves and Chef 2./Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 912