Walter Mix

Walter Mix (21 December 1917 – 17 November 2004) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve 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 (1 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (2 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (3 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 18 December 1942 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef 9./Grenadier-Regiment 174
 * 405th Oak Leaves on 22 February 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 174