Peter Nebel

Peter Nebel (19 October 1914 – 18 June 1994) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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 (16 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (15 October 1941)
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (8 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 March 1942 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 3./Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 177