Wolfgang Darius

Wolfgang Darius (2 April 1911 – 18 November 2000) 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 (10 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (21 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * II Grade
 * III Grade (8 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of Panzer-Abteilung 21