Alfred Montag

Alfred Montag (15 June 1918 – 18 November 1990) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 (30 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (11 February 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (15 June 1943)
 * in Gold (15 August 1943)
 * General Assault Badge
 * in Silver (20 January 1942)
 * with Numeral "50" (20 May 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (8 August 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (19 January 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (3 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 21 April 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and chief of the 2./Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 909
 * 873rd Oak Leaves on 9 May 1945 as Hauptmann der Reserve and leader of Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 341