Michael Bauer (officer)

Johann Michael Bauer (24 November 1895 – 15 February 1943) 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 (1914)
 * 2nd Class (22 October 1914)
 * 1st Class (23 September 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (29 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 July 1940)
 * 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