Herbert Hampe

Herbert Hampe (10 October 1913 – 13 September 1999) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with "500" Pennant
 * Medal for the Campaign of 1936−1939 (Spain, 8 September 1939)
 * Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords (8 September 1939)
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (1 July 1941)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (21 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (25 April 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (27 July 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 April 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the II./Kampfgeschwader 3 "Lützow"
 * Ärmelband Kreta