Alfred Matern

Alfred Matern (15 December 1910 –  26 March 1945 ) was an Oberfeldwebel in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (19 September 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (14 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 4 September 1943 as Oberfeldwebel platoon leader 5. / Füsilier-Regiment 22
 * 784th Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Oberfeldwebel platoon leader 5. / Füsilier-Regiment 22