Jürgen Gauß (officer)

Jürgen Gauß (18 March 1918 – 4 September 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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 (30 January 1941)
 * 1st Class (20 October 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (27 January 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of a Kampfgruppe in the 12. Panzer-Division