Johannes Geismann

Johannes "Hans" Geismann (20 June 1920 – 5 August 1994) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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 (10 August 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (27 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 December 1942 as Leutnant and pilot in the 1./Kampfgeschwader 77