Ewald Burian

Ewald Burian (12 July 1896 – 3 November 1981) 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

 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 April 1942)
 * 1st Class (1 August 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (3 June 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (21 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (21 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 980