Robert Alber

Robert Alber (13 October 1906 – 7 June 1988) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (28 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 September 1943 as Hauptmann der Reserve and leader of the I./Panzer-Regiment 201