Wilhelm Salz

Wilhelm Salz (14 September 1915 – 30 January 2011) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (25 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 September 1944 as Leutnant and leader of the 6./Grenadier-Regiment 502