Rudolf Bäcker

Rudolf Bäcker (21 February 1914 – 3 September 2005) was a highly decorated Sanitäts-Feldwebel 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 (23 August 1941)
 * 1st Class (27 January 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (25 November 1941)
 * in Silver (9 September 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (3 February 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver (3 August 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (18 June 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 September 1943 as Sanitäts-Feldwebel and in the II. / Grenadier-Regiment 36