Erich Peter

Erich Peter (19 September 1920 – 25 April 1945) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (13 September 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (27 November 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 July 1943 as Unteroffizier and pilot in the Stabsstaffel/Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"