Alfred Bottler

Alfred Bottler (7 April 1917 – 1 June 1996) was a highly decorated Major 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (22 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (17 October 1941)
 * in Gold (14 January 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (24 November 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (1 July 1940)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (17 September 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (18 October 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 November 1944 as Major and commander of I. / Grenadier-Regiment 200