Georg Christl

Georg Christl (3 October 1913 – 31 March 1991) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Georg Christl was credited with 7 aerial victories during World War II.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (13 June 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (28 December 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 March 1942 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the III./Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel"