Wilhelm Grunge

Wilhelm Grunge (27 July 1916 – 16 November 1984) was a highly decorated Obergefreiter 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 (1939)
 * 2nd Class (19 October 1941)
 * 1st Class (24 October 1943)
 * Panzer Badge
 * in Bronze (25 September 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (27 November 1942)
 * in Silver (20 October 1943)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (8 July 1943)
 * in Silver (15 June 1944)
 * Eastern Front Medal (3 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 July 1944 as Obergefreiter and group leader in the 4./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 93