Georg Böning

Georg Böning (11 October 1913 – 23 February 1945) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (3 November 1942)
 * 1st Class (28 March 1943)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (22 March 1944)
 * General Assault Badge (4 December 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 February 1943 as Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 13.(IG)/Grenadier-Regiment 412