The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Paul Audorff was captured by American forces after the fall of Tunisia in May 1943. he was held until 1946. Bibliography.
Wehrmacht Long Service Award 3rd and 4th Class (2 October 1936) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (5 October 1939) 1st Class (6 June 1940) Wound Badge (1939) in Black Infantry Assault Badge Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 May 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 754 Ärmelband Afrika.
