Willy Tscherning

Willy Tscherning (15 June 1917 – 20 January 2012) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Willy Tscherning was captured by American forces on 6 May 1945, and was released from captivity on 1 May 1946.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (9 February 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Bordfunker (aerial radio operator) in the 9./Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg"