Friedrich Raaf

Friedrich Raaf (25 May 1920 – 14 March 2002) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserves 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
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (20 January 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1945 as Leutnant der Reserves and Chief of the 7./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 21