Helmut Schnatz

Helmut Schnatz (9 December 1915 – 19 September 1942) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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. Helmut Schnatz was killed on 19 September 1942 south of Stalingrad. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron on 17 October 1942.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 June 1940)
 * 1st Class (17 August 1942)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
 * Knight's Cross on 17 October 1942 as Oberleutnant and Führer of the 3./Flak-Regiment 25 (mot.)