Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff

Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff (25 August 1923 – 11 September 1997) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until June 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (18 July 1942)
 * 1st Class (20 February 1943)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver (11 September 1941)
 * in Silver with Numeral 25 (15 October 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (28 August 1942)
 * in Silver (18 March 1943)
 * in Gold (31 July 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Oberleutnant and regiment adjutant in Stab Panzer-Regiment 15