Erwin Cohrs

Erwin Cohrs (19 February 1916 – 27 February 1994) 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 (17 February 1941)
 * 1st Class (22 July 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (10 August 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (15 August 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (14 October 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (8 December 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Major and commander of the II./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 67