Wilhelm Beuttel

Wilhelm Beuttel (22 July 1901 – 24 March 1945) was a highly decorated Major 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. Wilhelm Beuttel was killed on 24 March 1945 in Lütkenfürst, East Prussia in the Heiligenbeil Pocket.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (24 September 1940)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 March 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (27 November 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 March 1945 as Major der Reserve and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 45