Paul-Friedrich Darjes

Paul-Friedrich Darjes (20 March 1911 – 20 February 1989) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant i.G 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

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (14 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (17 June 1940)
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe on 20 July 1942 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1942 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Schlachtgeschwader 1