Erich Pätz

Erich Pätz (6 June 1915 – 25 October 1943) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II and 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

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 February 1943)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (2 July 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 7./Schlachtgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"