Walter Brandes

Walter Brandes (15 January 1916 – 14 February 1945) was a highly decorated Major 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. Walter Brandes was killed 14 February 1945 in Konitz, West Prussia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (11 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (24 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (21 February 1943)
 * Panzer Badge (28 June 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 October 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of II. / Panzer-Regiment 25