Martin Bielig

Martin Bielig (29 August 1915 – 6 March 1945) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Martin Bielig was killed on 6 March 1945 in Bischofsburg, East Prussia.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (4 October 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (28 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 October 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in 13./Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Großdeutschland