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Context : Alfred Schneidereit (29 October 1919 -- 22 February 1999) was an Untersturmfuhrer (Second Lieutenant) in the Waffen SS who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Question : What award was received by Alfred Schneidereit?
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross