Ernst Germer

Ernst Germer (15 December 1917 – 13 October 1990) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Fallschirmjäger 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

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (?)
 * 1st Class (24 June 1940)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * German Cross in Gold
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 October 1944 as Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel and leader of the bicycle platoon in the Stabskompanie/Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1
 * Narvik Shield
 * Ärmelband Crete