Erich Klawe

Erich Klawe (24 March 1906 – 30 May 1983) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 12 July 1942 as Hauptmann and leader of I. / Infanterie-Regiment 23
 * 227th Oak Leaves on 14 April 1943 as Major and commander of I. / Grenadier-Regiment 23