Michael Bauer (officer)
Johann Michael Bauer 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. Michael Bauer suffered a stroke on 3 February 1943 and died on 15 February 1943 in Sclobodka, Russia.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- * in Black
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Clasp to the Iron Cross
- * 2nd Class
- * 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 26 December 1941 as Major in the III./Infanterie-Regiment 499
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 February 1942 as Major and commander of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 499