Martin Hackl

Martin Hackl (6 January 1920 – 22 September 2006) 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Gold (12 December 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (23 November 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 December 1943 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 2./Gebirgs-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 94