Gerhard Fischer (soldier)

Gerhard Fischer (born 4 December 1915) was a highly decorated Major 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 (23 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (23 June 1940)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver (?)
 * II Grade Numeral 25 (12 December 1943)
 * III Grade Numeral 50 (26 May 1944)
 * IV Grade Numeral 75 (1 September 1944)
 * IV Grade Numeral 100 (1 December 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (28 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 December 1943 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 8./Panzer-Regiment 23