Paul Both

Paul Both (3 March 1911 – 12 August 1944) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve 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. Paul Both died on 12 August 1944, after being hit in an air raid. He was posthumously promoted to Leutnant der Reserve

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (16 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (12 April 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the 3./Grenadier-Regiment 411