Hans Stollnberger

Hans Stollnberger (born 10 April 1919) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe 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

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (16 February 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (24 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1942 as Leutnant and Staffelführer of the 8./Schlachtgeschwader 1