Kurt Christofzik

Kurt Christofzik (17 March 1910 – 4 May 1976) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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 (18 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (2 April 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1943 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef of the 6./Grenadier-Regiment 530