Lothar Ambrosius

Dr. Lothar Adolf Heinrich Ambrosius (11 May 1903 – 9 January 1971) was a highly decorated Oberst der Reserves 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 (2 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (22 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (2 October 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (30 November 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (22 August 1942)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (19 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold on 25 March 1942 as Major in the II./Infanterie-Regiment 12
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 January 1944 as Oberst der Reserves and commander of Divisionskampfgruppe 268 / 36. Infanterie-Division