Kurt Bodendörfer

Kurt Bodendörfer (31 March 1914 – 7 December 1991) 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. 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 (17 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (31 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (6 February 1942)
 * in Silver (15 August 1942)
 * in Gold (19 July 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (8 November 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (10 December 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (12 August 1942)
 * Crimea Shield (5 October 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (1 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 February 1945 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 689