Rudolf Sauerbrei

Rudolf Sauerbrei (18 May 1919 – 22 July 2007) was a highly decorated Major 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

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (20 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (17 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (24 August 1943)
 * in Silver (14 October 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (1 August 1943)
 * in Silver (20 April 1944)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (6 October 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (7 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (31 July 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (25 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1945 as Hauptmann and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 405