Erwin Diekwisch

Erwin-Peter Diekwisch (12 August 1920 – 20 August 2013) was a Hauptmann 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. During his career, Diekwisch was credited with flying 934 missions, destroying 64 tanks, 2 trains, and 12 aerial victories.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold (10 October 1942)
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 April 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Eastern Front Medal (20 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold on 27 May 1942 as Leutnant in the 9./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 October 1942 as Leutnant and pilot in the 9./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1