Wilhelm Knauth

Dr. Wilhelm Knauth (29 January 1916 – 25 April 1945) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (11 November 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver (?)
 * Grade II (26 March 1944)
 * Grade III (26 October 1944)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (20 January 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 November 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and leader of the 3./Panzer-Abteilung 505