Wilhelm Kubel

Wilhelm Kubel (16 December 1917 – 29 April 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserves in the Wehrmacht and an Oberstleutnant 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. Wilhelm Kubel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and served to retirement in 1974,

Medals and Decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Major and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 162