Herbert Bartels

Herbert Bartels (15 August 1917 – 1 July 2009) 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. Herbert Bartels was captured by American troops April 1945, he was released in August. In 1956 he joined the Bundeswehr, retiring in 1972.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 November 1943 as Oberleutnant and leader of the 3. / Flak-Regiment 293 (motorisiert)