Volkhard Eitner

'''Dr. med. Volkhard Eitner''' (2 January 1914 – 5 November 1996) 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
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (9 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 June 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 212