Dieter Damerius

Dieter Damerius (born 7 April 1924) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Dieter Damerius was captured by British forces at the end of the war and was released in February 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (13 March 1944)
 * 1st Class (31 December 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 February 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 273