Robert Bauer (soldier)

Robert Bauer (27 March 1907 – 18 April 1996) was a highly decorated Major 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 (21 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (18 July 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (18 June 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1945 as Major and leader of a Kampfgruppe of the 15. Infanterie-Division