Eugen Brecht

Eugen Alexander Brecht (23 April 1912 – 27 June 1944) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant im Generalstab 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

 * West Wall Medal (20 March 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (1 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (12 August 1943)
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 July 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (14 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 October 1943 as Major im Generalstab and Ib (quartermaster general) of the 131. Infanterie-Division