Gerhard Benack

Gerhard Benack (23 June 1915 – 9 December 1994) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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
 * General Assault Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1941 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 1./Kradschützen-Bataillon 38