Wilhelm Bäder

Wilhelm Bäder (21 March 1922 – 22 March 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. Bäder was killed on 22 March 1945 in Hofen, Germany. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross after his death. The Knight's Cross is awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (10 September 1944)
 * 1st Class (15 December 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chef of the 8./Grenadier-Regiment 958