Gerhard Beier

Gerhard Beier (11 December 1919 – 17 November 2005) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Panzer Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 March 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of Panzerjäger-Kompanie 1193