Peter Prien

Peter Prien (9 June 1922 – 28 September 2006) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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 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 Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * Crimea Shield
 * 2 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 May 1945 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and leader of the Stabskompanie in the 2. Panzer-Division