Walter Busch

Walter Busch (15 April 1919 – 7 April 1945) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Walter Busch was seriously wounded by Soviet troops and died 7 April 1945.

Awards

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Hauptmann and Chief of I. / Flak-Regiment 2 (motorisiert)