Reinhard Günzel (pilot)

Reinhard Günzel (2 February 1907 – 5 December 1970) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with 535 combat missions.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with "500" Pennant
 * Spanish Cross in Bronze (6 June 1939)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (16 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (23 June 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (27 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (24 September 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 17 September 1941 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Kampfgeschwader 27 "Boelcke"
 * 184th Oak Leaves on 21 January 1943 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Kampfgeschwader 27 "Boelcke"