Heinrich Volker

Heinrich Volker (24 June 1911 – 16 January 1988) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (10 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Panzer Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (12 December 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (17 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 January 1943 as Hauptmann and Chef of the Stabskompanie/Panzergrenadier-Regiment 73