Arthur Büssecke

Arthur Büssecke (born 8 July 1918) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve 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. Büssecke was captured by Russian troops in May 1945, he escaped only to be captured by American troops. He was released in June 1945.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (27 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (14 September 1942)
 * Wound Badge (1939)
 * in Black (27 July 1942)
 * in Silver (6 December 1942)
 * Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (25 February 1942)
 * Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (18 June 1943)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 December 1942 as Unteroffizier and Geschützführer (gun leader) in the 2. / Flak-Regiment 49 (motorisiert)