Walter Liebing

Walter Paul Liebing (12 August 1912 – 18 October 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Fallschirmjäger 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Deutsches Reichssportabzeichen in Bronze (21 July 1931)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (2 October 1936)
 * Pilot's Badge (10 June 1937)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (30 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (2 September 1941)
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe for Reconnaissance Flyers in Bronze (14 June 1941)
 * Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (20 March 1944)
 * Close Combat Clasp in Bronze (30 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 February 1945 as Major and leader of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 23