Alfred Dürrwanger

Alfred Dürrwanger (7 April 1915 – 23 July 2003) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst i.G. 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
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 July 1942 as Hauptmann and chief of the 10.(schweres)/Jäger-Regiment 83