Richard Bausch (officer)

Richard Bausch (10 August 1910 – 22 March 1974) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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. Richard Bausch was captured by American forces during the Battle of the Bulge and was held until 1946.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 June 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (?)
 * in Silver (11 August 1943)
 * Infantry Assault Badge (31 August 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal (1 October 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze (15 July 1943)
 * German Cross in Gold (5 November 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Hauptmann der Reserve and commander of II./Grenadier-Regiment 57
 * Kuban Shield