Heinrich Schüler

Heinrich Schüler (17 December 1903 – 12 January 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve 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. Heinrich Schüler was killed on 12 January 1945 near Weichselbogen, Poland, during the Vistula-Oder Offensive.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (22 December 1939)
 * 1st Class (25 June 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 September 1942 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of II./Infanterie-Regiment 525
 * 218th Oak Leaves on 15 March 1943 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 525