Karl-Hermann Lion

Karl-Hermann Lion (5 November 1911 – 2 May 1994) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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. Karl-Hermann Lion joined the Bundeswehr in 1959 and retired in 1968 as an Oberstleutnant.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (1 December 1941)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 June 1942 as Oberleutnant and Staffelkapitän of the 9./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1