In November 1914 , Erich von Zalewski volunteered for the Prussian army , becoming one of the youngest recruits and serving until the end of World War I . He was wounded twice , and awarded the Iron Cross .
In November 1914 Erich von Zalewski asked to join the Prussian army , and was one of the youngest soldiers and remained a soldier fighting for the army until the end of World War I . He was wounded twice , and was given the Cross of Honor ( Ehrenkreuz ) and then Iron Cross .