Heinrich Tummer

Heinrich Tummer (11 June 1908 – 14 January 1971) was a highly decorated Obergefreiter 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 (9 April 1943)
 * 1st Class (14 October 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (16 February 1944)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (31 October 1941)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (3 December 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1944 as Obergefreiter and Schütze (rifleman) 1 in the 13./Grenadier-Regiment 19 "List"