Wilhelm Joswig

Wilhelm Joswig (2 February 1912 – 7 July 1989) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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. During his career he flew 820 missions in which he is credited with the destruction of 88 tanks, a submarine, 13 bridges 2 trains and 2 aerial victories.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "800"
 * Anschluss Medal
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (13 February 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Oberleutnant and pilot in the 9. / Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"