Gottfried Tornau

Gottfried Tornau (20 December 1919 – 9 February 1992) 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (28 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of the Sturmartillerie-Brigade in the Führer-Grenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"