Ernst Bunge

Ernst Bunge (29 May 1914 – 12 May 1944) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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. Ernst Bunge was killed on 12 May 1944 near Chersones, Ukraine, during the Crimean Offensive.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (30 August 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (29 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 November 1943 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of the II. / Grenadier-Regiment 121