Leonhard Burr

Leonhard Burr (13 March 1913 – 2 March 1968) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. During his career he flew as a radio operator for 940 missions.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "900"
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (29 June 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (13 August 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 November 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and radio operator in 7. / Stukageschwader 77