Wilhelm von Salisch

Wilhelm von Salisch (5 November 1913 – 18 March 1945) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (21 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (?)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 20 April 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of III. / Jäger-Regiment 49
 * 533rd Oak Leaves on 27 July 1944 as Major and commander of Jäger-Regiment 49
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (22 November 1944)