Ewald Burian

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.

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

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