Alfred Nähring

Alfred Nähring (9 June 1910 – 15 February 1991) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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 (1 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (20 November 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (27 August 1942)
 * in Silver
 * General Assault Badge (7 December 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 August 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Major and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 73