Hans-Georg Schierholz

Hans-Georg Schierholz (16 August 1921 – 12 February 1986) 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
 * in Bronze (13 August 1941)
 * in Silver (6 July 1942)
 * in Gold (28 August 1943)
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (4 July 1941)
 * 1st Class (1 May 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (20 March 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 October 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Bordfunker (radio/wireless operator) in the I./Nachtjagdgeschwader 3