Günther Straehler-Pohl

Günther Straehler-Pohl (29 July 1917 – 31 July 1980) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and a Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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. Günther Straehler-Pohl was captured by Allied forces with the surrender of German forces in Tunisia in 1943 and was in captivity until 1947.

Awards and Decorations

 * Parachutist Badge (1 August 1938)
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (1 April 1939)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (23 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (23 May 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold on 19 March 1942 as Oberleutnant in the I./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3