Johannes Barge

Johannes Barge (23 March 1906 – 28 February 2000) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 (12 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (19 February 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (4 March 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (16 September 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 July 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1945 as Oberst and commander of Festungs-Grenadier-Regiment Kreta