Walter Misera

Walter Misera (14 July 1906 – 27 September 1993) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 April 1941)
 * 1st Class (16 February 1942)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (23 March 1945)
 * German Cross in Gold (29 March 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 23 August 1943 as Major and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 515
 * 569th Oak Leaves on 2 September 1944 as Major and commander of Divisionsgruppe 95