Anton Heinemann

Anton Heinemann (born 29 January 1921) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 May 1944)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (1 October 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 April 1945 as Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel and radio/wireless operator in the I./Nachtjagdgeschwader 2