Erich Hellmann

Erich Hellmann (13 February 1916 – 24 January 1998) 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

 * Parachutist Badge
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * in Gold
 * German Cross in Gold (2 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1944 as Hauptmann and leader of the 1./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3