Joachim Petzold

Joachim Petzold (26 February 1913 – 23 July 1991) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe and an Oberst i.G. in the Bundeswehr. 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 recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (29 June 1942)
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Sudetenland Medal
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Crimea Shield
 * German Cross in Gold (21 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the I./Kampfgeschwader 27 "Boelcke"