Johann Straub

Johann Straub (6 June 1912 – 12 July 1996) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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. Johann Straub joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1966 as an Major der Reserve.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * General Assault Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (23 May 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 August 1944 as Leutnant and platoon leader in Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 7