Wilhelm Becker

Wilhelm Becker (31 December 1920 – 12 March 1945) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier 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. Wilhelm Becker was killed on 12 March 1945 in Dortmund while manning his anti-aircraft gun.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1944 as Unteroffizier and Geschützführer II. / Flak-Regiment 43