Rudolf Bayer (soldier)

Rudolf Bayer (10 March 1917 – 14 July 1944) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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. Rudolf Bayer was wounded on 13 July 1944 and died the next day in a hospital in Sokal, Ukraine. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (1 February 1942)
 * 1st Class (19 August 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver (19 October 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (20 January 1942)
 * Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants (23 August 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (28 November 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 21 February 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer in 14. / Divisions-Gruppe 112