Paul Stahl (soldier)

'''Dr. jur. Paul Stahl''' (21 May 1906 – 7 May 1988) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II who was one of only 882 recipients who were awarded 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 (29 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (3 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 4 May 1944 as Major der Reserve and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 114
 * 879th Oak Leaves on 9 May 1945 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 114