Ludwig Bachmaier

Ludwig Bachmaier (24 August 1895 – 19 December 1957) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant der Reserve 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 December 1941 as Hauptmann der Reserve and leader of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 179