Wilhelm Loos

Wilhelm Loos (27 December 1911 – 28 December 1988) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (7 November 1939)
 * 1st Class (9 August 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (1 February 1944)
 * in Silver (6 March 1944)
 * in Gold (18 May 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (31 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 April 1944 as Oberleutnant and Chef of the 10./Grenadier-Regiment 76 (motorized)