Gerhard Conrad (pilot)

'''Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Conrad''' (21 April 1895 – 28 May 1982) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Gerhard Conrad was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was held until July 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords
 * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (1934)
 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Bronze
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 May 1940 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader z.b.V. 2
 * Cuff band Crete
 * Knight's Cross 2nd Class of the Order of Albert the Bear with swords
 * Friedrich Cross
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 1st Class (1936)