Alfons König

Alfons König (29 December 1898 – 8 July 1944) was a German officer in the infantry, serving during World War II and a recipient of the coveted Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves and Swords was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

He was killed in action on 8 July 1944 while defending Bobruisk.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (12 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (22 June 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
 * Knight's Cross on 21 December 1940 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves and chief of the 6./Infanterie-Regiment 199 "List"
 * 194th Oak Leaves on 21 February 1943 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 217
 * 70th Swords on 9 June 1944 as Oberstleutnant of the Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 199 "List"