Joachim Coeler

Joachim Coeler (1 June 1891 – 14 May 1955) was a highly decorated General der Flieger in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 July 1940 as Generalmajor and commander of 9. Flieger-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (15 February 1942)