Peter Eil

Peter Eil (17 July 1917 – 16 July 1965) was a highly decorated Feldwebel 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 (27 November 1941)
 * 1st Class (28 January 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (27 January 1942)
 * in Silver (4 June 1942)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (21 September 1941)
 * Crimea Shield (23 August 1942)
 * Eastern Front Medal (17 July 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (9 June 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 January 1944 as Feldwebel and platoon leader in the 1./Grenadier-Regiment 105