Walter Sander (Fallschirmjäger)

Walter Sander (25 July 1914 – 28 April 1981) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Fallschirmjäger 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 July 1940)
 * 1st Class (27 July 1940)
 * Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (1 February 1941)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (1 December 1941)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (3 October 1942)
 * Close Combat Clasp
 * in Bronze
 * German Cross in Gold (8 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 February 1945 as Leutnant der Reserve and leader of the 1./Fallschirm-Pionier-Bataillon 5
 * Ärmelband Kreta (20 May 1943)