Erich Timm

Erich Timm (15 February 1913 – 6 October 1997) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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

 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black or Silver
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 October 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 12
 * Ärmelband Kreta