Johannes Kiel

Johannes Kiel (14 April 1912 – 29 January 1944) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Johannes Kiel was killed on 29 January 1944 over Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. During his career he was credited with 25 aerial victories, 62 aircraft on the ground, 9 tanks, and 20 artillery pieces.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 September 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (4 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 March 1942 as Oberleutnant der Reserve and pilot in the I./Zerstörergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel"