Josef Pöhs

Josef "Joschi" Pöhs (14 March 1912 – 30 December 1943) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Josef Pöhs was killed on 30 December 1943 when the ME 163 that he was flying was shot down over Bad Zwischenahn. During his career he was credited with 43 aerial victories.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (9 August 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (9 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 August 1941 as Leutnant der Reserve and pilot in the 5./Jagdgeschwader 54