Ewald Burian Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 12, 1896
Birth place	Romania , Chernivtsi
Date of death	November 03, 1981
Place of death	Cologne , Germany

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allegiance	Nazi Germany Austria–Hungary (to 1918) Romania (to 1940)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Eastern Front (World War II) Operation Atlantic Operation Spring Battle of Hürtgen Forest World War II Ruhr Pocket Battle for Caen Battle of Verrières Ridge Battle of Kesternich
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Grenadier-Regiment 980
service start	1913
service end	1945