Hermann Eckhardt

Hermann Eckhardt (4 October 1920 – 16 September 2010) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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
 * 1st Class
 * Panzer Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (12 September 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the 1./Panzer-Abteilung 8