Walther Sievers

Walther Sievers (15 June 1902 – 12 June 1982) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (15 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (22 July 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 November 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * Demyansk Shield
 * Eastern Front Medal (23 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (2 January 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 19 December 1942 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of the III./Infanterie-Regiment 415
 * 379th Oak Leaves on 29 January 1944 as Oberstleutnant der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 415