Heinrich Ruhl

Heinrich Ruhl (born 31 August 1915) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (11 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (5 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * Black (?)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * General Assault Badge
 * German Cross in Gold (2 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 21 September 1944 as Major and commander of Füsilier-(A.A.)Battalion 122
 * 789th Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Major and commander of Füsilier-Battalion 122