Erich Beine

Erich Beine (26 June 1914 – 6 February 2004) was a highly decorated Major 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

 * Sudetenland Medal (28 November 1939)
 * Parachutist Badge (3 October 1940)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (25 February 1942)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (26 September 1944)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (24 March 1940)
 * in Silver (24 November 1944)
 * in Gold  (19 April 1945)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Hauptmann and leader of I./Fallschirm-Jäger-Regiment 12