Herbert Bullinger

Herbert Bullinger (17 July 1918 – 30 January 2004) was a highly decorated Rittmeister 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 (15 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (28 June 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold (9 September 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * General Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (4 May 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (12 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 August 1943 as Rittmeister and commander of II. / Kavallerie-Regiment 5 "Feldmarschall v. Mackensen"