Klaus Nöske

Klaus Nöske (26 November 1911 – 15 May 1978) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II and an Oberstleutnant 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. Klaus Nöske joined the Bundeswehr in the 1950s and retired in 1968 as an Oberstleutnant.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (5 October 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 May 1941 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän of the 1./Kampfgeschwader 4 "General Wever"