Johann Raithel

'''Dipl.-Ing. Johann Raithel''' (11 March 1897 – 29 January 1961) 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. Johann Raithel was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until May 1947

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * Cross of Honor
 * Kgl. Preuss. Flieger Erinnerungs-Abzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 October 1941 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 77