Peter Gilow

Peter-Ekhard Gilow (13 March 1918 – 8 November 1992) was a highly decorated Major im Generalstab 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 (3 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (1 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (11 July 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver (10 August 1941)
 * II Grade (25 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (5 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and leader of the 2./Panzer-Regiment 1