Günther Sachs

Günther Sachs (4 May 1903 – 15 July 1962) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 18. Flak-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Günther Sachs was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1948.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eastern Front Medal (2 August 1942)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (4 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 3 January 1944 as Oberst im Generalstab in the I. Luftwaffen-Feld-Korps
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 18. Flak-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 10 March 1944