Joachim Barth

Joachim Barth (20 April 1913 – 1 February 2002) 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. Joachim Barth joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1971 as an Oberst.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * General Assault Badge
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of the Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 13