Gustav-Adolf Bursche

Gustav-Adolf Bursche (27 September 1918 – 4 July 2005) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 October 1941 as Leutnant and leader of 6. / Infanterie-Regiment 90