Anton Bayer

Anton Bayer (30 May 1914 – 7 July 1996) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Anton Bayer was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until April 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 October 1940)
 * 1st Class (17 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (7 April 1945)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (5 November 1941)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (14 November 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 October 1943 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 14.(Panzer-Jäger) / Grenadier-Regiment 19