Reinhard Burst

Reinhard Burst (11 October 1907 – 2 July 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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 (24 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (9 October 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (13 September 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal (26 July 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (13 August 1941)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (20 September 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (15 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 August 1944 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 111