Alhard Freiherr von der Borch

Alhard Freiherr von der Borch (10 February 1916 – 2 November 1975) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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 (20 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (22 June 1940)
 * General Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 August 1944 as Rittmeister and commander of Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 115