August Burgholte

August Burgholte (25 September 1914 – 14 July 1982) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. August Burgholte was captured by British troops in 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Sudetenland Medal (3 November 1939)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (9 March 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (31 December 1941)
 * in Silver (26 November 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Panzer Badge (10 July 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 December 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 3. / Panzer-Regiment 102