Kurt Albrecht

Kurt Albrecht (24 February 1889 – 17 March 1959) was a highly decorated Oberst 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Cross of Honor
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (16 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 October 1944)
 * German Cross in Gold on 22 November 1941 as Major in I./Infanterie-Regiment 83
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 February 1945 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 948