Rudolf Brehmer

Rudolf Brehmer (15 January 1887 – 3 November 1967) 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class (13 September 1914)
 * 1st Class (30 September 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black (26 July 1918)
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (3 November 1935)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (13 January 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (4 May 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (11 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (9 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 February 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 347