Ewald Bartel

Ewald Bartel (25 April 1910 – 29 May 1986) was a highly decorated Major 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 (14 May 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (19 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 December 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of Panzergrenadier-Battalion 106 "Feldherrnhalle"