Erich Reuter

Erich Reuter (30 March 1904 – 30 October 1989) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (8 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (6 July 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black (?)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal (1942)
 * Crimea Shield (1943)
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (29 September 1941)
 * German Cross in Gold (12 March 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 August 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 122
 * 710th Oak Leaves on 21 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 46. Infanterie-Division