Herbert Abratis

Herbert Karl Abratis (21 March 1918 – 29 March 1945) was a highly decorated Major in the Fallschirmjäger 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. Herbert Abratis was killed on 29 March 1945 south of Stettin.

Awards and decorations

 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (19 June 1941)
 * 1st Class (27 August 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold on 15 March 1943 as Oberleutnant in the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 October 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1
 * Ärmelband Kreta