Adolf Eilers

Adolf Eilers (13 October 1907 – 28 March 1981) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 March 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 September 1944 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment Gruppe 184