Paul Gurran

Paul Gurran (11 January 1893 – 22 February 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Paul Gurran died on 22 February 1944 in a field hospital in Majewo, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 506