Rolf Fromme

Rolf Fromme (5 September 1914 – 29 June 1992) was a highly decorated Major 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
 * Panzer Badge in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 September 1941 as Leutnant and leader of the 3./Panzer-Regiment 1