Hans Krohn

Hans Krohn (born 11 October 1919) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe 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. During his career he participated in 965 missions as a radio operator/gunner.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with Pennant "900"
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (1 February 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 March 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Bordfunker (radio operator) in the 6./Sturzkampfgeschwader 2 "Immelmann"