Hans-Joachim Bellinger

Hans-Joachim Bellinger (5 June 1917 – 12 February 1996) 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.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black
 * in Silver
 * General Assault Badge
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Hauptmann and chief of 9. / Fallschirm-Panzer-Regiment "Hermann Göring"