Walter Linke

Walter Linke (27 March 1920 – 29 June 1985) 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

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 March 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (5 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 December 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and wireless/radio operator in the 3./Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"