Klaus Coracino

Klaus Coracino (8 March 1910 – 12 July 1994) was a highly decorated Hauptmann der Reserve 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 (5 May 1941)
 * 1st Class (25 December 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (27 February 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold (26 May 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 September 1944 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and Chief of Sturmgeschütz-Begleitkompanie 254 in the I./Grenadier-Regiment 431