Carl-August Petersen

Carl-August Petersen (26 May 1912 – 23 November 1980) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe. 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.leadership.

Awards

 * Flugzeugführerabzeichen
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class
 * 1st Class
 * German Cross in Gold (15 November 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1942 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitän of the 9./Kampfgeschwader 27 "Boelcke"