Gerhard Türke

Gerhard Türke (1 May 1914 – 21 November 1991) 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. Gerhard Türke was captured by American troops in April 1945 in the Ruhr Pocket. After the war he returned to teaching and later became a principal.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (22 December 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1942 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef 3. / Infanterie-Regiment 29 (motorisiert)