Willy Bachor

Willy Bachor (4 May 1921 – 20 March 2008) was a highly decorated Oberwachtmeister in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and 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 (14 November 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 December 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * General Assault Badge
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (8 September 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 June 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 May 1945 as Oberwachtmeister and platoon leader in the 12./Panzer-Regiment 24