Hermann Bühlbecker

Hermann Bühlbecker (6 April 1913 – 19 April 1991) 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 (14 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (26 April 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (22 April 1941)
 * in Silver (1 August 1941)
 * in Gold (22 July 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (7 August 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (14 August 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (15 April 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (16 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 August 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of II. / Grenadier-Regiment 436