Adolf Baum (Heer officer)

Adolf Baum (19 March 1914 – 15 September 2003) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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
 * 1st Class
 * West Wall Medal
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the 1./Divisions-Füsilier-Battalion 197