Erich Abraham (soldier)

Erich Max Robert Abraham (16 November 1921 – 8 December 1943) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve 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. Erich Abraham was killed on 8 December 1943 near Wjassowice, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve and on 20 January 1944 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (5 August 1943)
 * 1st Class (3 September 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1944 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13