Ludwig Bauer (soldier)

Ludwig Bauer (24 July 1912 – 26 October 1944) was a highly decorated Feldwebel 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. Ludwig Bauer was killed on 26 October 1944 near Rimini, Italy and was posthumously promoted to Feldwebel.

For Ludwig Bauer from the television show Greatest Tank Battles, please visit Ludwig Bauer

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 January 1942)
 * 1st Class (1 September 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 October 1944 as Unteroffizier and group leader in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 117