Karl-Heinrich Welzel

Karl-Heinrich "Heinz" Welzel (28 August 1916 – 6 February 2002) 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. During his career he flew 600+ missions.

Awards and decorations

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "600"
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 November 1943)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (16 January 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Feldwebel and pilot in the 7. / Schlachtgeschwader 10