Hans-Wilhelm Bender

Hans-Wilhelm Bender (20 March 1916 – 20 January 1982) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (27 October 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 September 1941 as Oberfeldwebel and Flugzeugführer in the 5. / Kampfgeschwader 3