Erdmann Gabriel

Erdmann Gabriel (7 November 1911 – 28 January 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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 (15 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (1 September 1940)
 * Panzer Badge
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (?)
 * in Gold (30 January 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 August 1941 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the II./Panzer-Regiment 35