Walter Scherf (soldier)

Walter Scherf (21 February 1917 – 7 April 2003) 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 (21 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (22 December 1940)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Silver
 * II Grade
 * III Grade
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (7 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and chief of the 3./schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503