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Ewald Burian
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ewald Burian (12 July 1896 – 3 November 1981) was a highly decorated Oberst 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.
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Awards and decorations
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (1 April 1942)
- 1st Class (1 August 1942)
- Infantry Assault Badge (3 June 1942)
- Eastern Front Medal (21 July 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (21 October 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 980[1]
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