Hans Kirn

Hans Kirn (8 August 1920 – 29 November 2007) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 October 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (16 August 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 February 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the 8./Kampfgeschwader 6