Ernst Börngen

Ernst Börngen (7 February 1916 – 30 June 1989) 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. Ernst Börngen claimed 41 victories in 450 missions.

Awards

 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (18 January 1943)
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold (6 May 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * German Cross in Gold (31 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 August 1944 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän of 5. / Jagdgeschwader 27