Gottfried Bäumler

Gottfried Bäumler (31 July 1921 – 26 January 1945) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
 * Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 May 1944 as Unteroffizier and platoon leader in the 11./Grenadier-Regiment 41 (mot.)