Alois Stoeckl

Alois Stoeckl (22 August 1895 – 14 August 1940) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Alois Stoeckl was killed on 14 August 1940 after the Heinkel He 111 that he was an observer in was attacked by British Spitfires from No. 609 Squadron RAF. He was shot down by British ace John Dundas DFC and his wingman.

Stoeckl and two of his crew, Oberst Walter Frank and Oberleutnant Bruno Broßle were buried at Romsey cemetery on 19 August in Graves 35, 97 and 130. Squadron Leader C.F Ashley led the burial party. They were moved to the Cannock Chase German war cemetery, Block 2, Row 2, Graves 30, 32 and 35.

Awards and decorations

 * Kgl. Preuss. Flieger Erinnerungs-Abzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Eiserner Halbmond
 * Cross of Honor
 * Flugzeugführer-Abzeichen
 * Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 July 1940 as Oberst and commander of Kampfgeschwader 55