Walter Bornschein

Walter Bornschein (7 April 1914 – 27 April 1944) was a German Luftwaffe bomber pilot and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Walter Bornschein was killed on 27 April 1944 when he was hit by enemy fire while flying over Schweinfurt.

Awards

 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (28 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (31 May 1940)
 * Wound Badge
 * in Black
 * German Cross in Gold (7 February 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and pilot in the II. / Kampfgeschwader 2