Wilhelm Berkenbusch

Wilhelm Berkenbusch (26 June 1918 – 23 October 2002) was a highly decorated Fahnenjunker-Oberfeldwebel 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 (7 March 1943)
 * 1st Class (31 December 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * Infantry Assault Badge
 * War Merit Cross with Swords
 * 2nd Class
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 January 1945 as Oberfeldwebel and platoon leader in the I./Grenadier-Regiment 914