Reino Hamer

Reino Hamer (29 August 1916 – 24 July 1992) was a highly decorated Major in the Fallschirmjäger 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

 * Parachutist Badge (Germany)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * German Cross in Gold (12 July 1944)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 September 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the I./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 7